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1985.52.2363

Amulet, rectangular leather block decorated with black wavy and straight lines, perforated and attached to a leather cord via a purple cotton loop. [ACA 30/07/2012]

1985.52.2363

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, rectangular leather block decorated with black wavy and straight lines, perforated and attached to a leather cord via a purple cotton loop. [ACA 30/07/2012]
Long description
Amulet, rectangular leather block decorated with black wavy and straight lines, perforated and attached to a leather cord via a purple cotton loop. The leather cord has a loop and button fastening. [ACA 30/07/2012]
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 Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Stained, Process Incised, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 70 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2363 Other numbers: 4716

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Arm Ornament

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