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1985.52.1240

Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand, known as 'mano fica', carved in ?horn, perforated for suspension. [ACA 11/05/2012]

1985.52.1240

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, pendant in the shape of a hand, known as 'mano fica', carved in ?horn, perforated for suspension. [ACA 11/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Portugal
Europe > Southern Europe > Portugal
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Horn, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Height: max 38 mm, Width: max 11 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1240 Other numbers: 2498 R 14005/ 1936 A 665960

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant, Neck Ornament