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1985.51.711

Good luck charm, consisting of two tusks, joined together at their bases to create a crescent shape. [SM 26/05/2011]

1985.51.711

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Collection type
Object
Description
Good luck charm, consisting of two tusks, joined together at their bases to create a crescent shape. [SM 26/05/2011]
Long description
Good luck charm, consisting of two tusks, joined together at their bases to create a crescent shape. The join between the two tusks has been covered and has been painted green and gold. [SM 26/05/2011]
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 Pig Tooth Animal, Material Pigment, Process Bound, Process Painted
Dimensions
Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 110 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.711 Other numbers: R 11073/ 1936 R 9439 1370 H AM C

Search terms: Religion, Animalia, Amulet, Animal Part

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