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1985.51.929

Two cockspurs, joined together at the bases with red wax. Used as an amulet against cramp. [SM 12/05/2011]


1985.51.929

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two cockspurs, joined together at the bases with red wax. Used as an amulet against cramp. [SM 12/05/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1916
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bird Claw, Material Resin Plant, Material Animal Part
Dimensions
Width: max 11 mm, Length: max 62 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.929 Other numbers: R 11304/ 1936 A 659994 R 87 AM C

Search terms: Religion, Amulet