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1985.51.932

Curved animal claw in a gold mount at the base and tip, with incised decoration at the base and a suspension loop. Used as an amulet. [SM 12/05/2011]

1985.51.932

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Collection type
Object
Description
Curved animal claw in a gold mount at the base and tip, with incised decoration at the base and a suspension loop. Used as an amulet. [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 1913
Date collected
1913
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Claw, Material Gold Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bent, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 14 mm, Length: max 37 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.932 Other numbers: R 9417

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant

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