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1985.52.2142

Amulet, a rectangular box with a floral design on each side, made from white metal, with a loop on two of the sides for ?suspension. [ACA 12/07/2012]

1985.52.2142

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a rectangular box with a floral design on each side, made from white metal, with a loop on two of the sides for ?suspension. [ACA 12/07/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a rectangular box with a floral design on each side, made from white metal, with a loop on two of the sides for ?suspension. There is a circular hole on the top side which reveals some threads contained within the box. The box is sealed and no longer opens. [ACA 12/07/2012]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Cultural groups
Kabyle Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 51 mm, Length: max 72 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2142 Other numbers: 4262 300555

Search terms: Religion, Box, Amulet, Religious Object

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