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1985.52.1444

Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of the hand of Fatima, incised and inlaid with a turquoise bead, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 22/05/2012]

1985.52.1444

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, metal pendant in the shape of the hand of Fatima, incised and inlaid with a turquoise bead, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 22/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bead, Material Turquoise Stone, Process Cast, Process Incised, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Height: max 33 mm, Width: max 15 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1444 Other numbers: 2928 R 1276/ 1937 1276/ 1936

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

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