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1985.52.1652

Amulet, two woven esparto grass discs, one suspended from the other via an esparto grass cord, with a metal hook for suspension. [ACA 30/05/2012]


1985.52.1652

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, two woven esparto grass discs, one suspended from the other via an esparto grass cord, with a metal hook for suspension. [ACA 30/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, two woven esparto grass discs, one suspended from the other via an esparto grass cord, with a metal hook for suspension. The contents of the discs is unknown. [ACA 30/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Cotonou
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Grass Fibre Plant, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Woven
Dimensions
Diameter: max 50 mm, Length: max 193 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1652 Other numbers: 3500 R 15247/ 36 2329

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant