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1985.52.1992

Amulet in the shape of a bird head carved in black stone, with incised detail depicting the beak and eyes, perforated for suspension. [RB 28/06/2012]

1985.52.1992

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet in the shape of a bird head carved in black stone, with incised detail depicting the beak and eyes, perforated for suspension. [RB 28/06/2012]
Person
Field collector Eugène Boban
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Stone, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Incised, Process Polished
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 22 x 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1992 Other numbers: 4041 300342

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

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