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1985.51.969

Animal vertebra, with a hole through it and a wool suspension loop. Used as an amulet against rheumatism. [SM 13/05/2011]

1985.51.969

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Collection type
Object
Description
Animal vertebra, with a hole through it and a wool suspension loop. Used as an amulet against rheumatism. [SM 13/05/2011]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Bone, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Process Drilled, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.969 Other numbers: R 11235/ 1936 H AM C R 9376

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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