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1985.52.1323

Amulet, a plaited leather cord necklace, with three red and black leather rectangular cases, incised with lines and diamond shapes. [ACA 15/05/2012]

1985.52.1323

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a plaited leather cord necklace, with three red and black leather rectangular cases, incised with lines and diamond shapes. [ACA 15/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a plaited leather cord necklace, with three red and black leather rectangular cases, incised with lines and diamond shapes. The necklace has two plaited tubular cords which the cases are attached to, there is a leather loop and button fastening. The contents of the cases is unknown.[ACA 15/05/2012]
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, Material Pigment, Process Dyed, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 295 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1323 Other numbers: 2710

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Medicine, Amulet, Neck Ornament, Medical Accessory

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