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1985.52.261

Amulet, leather necklace. Two rectangular, one cylindrical and three oval cases, stitched and attached on to a twisted leather cord. [ACA 01/03/2012]

1985.52.261

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, leather necklace. Two rectangular, one cylindrical and three oval cases, stitched and attached on to a twisted leather cord. [ACA 01/03/2012]
Geographical reference
Africa
Africa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Stitched, Process Stained, Process Pyroengraved Pokerwork
Dimensions
Height: max 380 mm, Width: max 280 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.261 Other numbers: 488

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Neck Ornament

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