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1985.52.162

Amulet, canine tooth of a bear mounted in white metal. The mounting is tipped with a piece of dark wood, which is perforated for suspension. [RB 17/02/2012]

1985.52.162

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, canine tooth of a bear mounted in white metal. The mounting is tipped with a piece of dark wood, which is perforated for suspension. [RB 17/02/2012]
Long description
Amulet, canine tooth of a bear mounted in white metal. The mounting is tipped with a piece of dark wood, which is perforated for suspension. Attached to the piece of wood is a metal needle that can be pulled out of the tooth. [RB 17/02/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Paris
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bear Tooth Animal, Material White Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 120 x 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.162 Other numbers: 279 R 15395/ 1936 2507

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Animalia, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Part, Neck Ornament