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1985.52.2364

Amulet, a goat horn bound in leather, perforated twice, with two white metal loops attaching it to a twisted leather cord for suspension. [RB 30/07/2012]

1985.52.2364

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a goat horn bound in leather, perforated twice, with two white metal loops attaching it to a twisted leather cord for suspension. [RB 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 Goat Horn Animal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Material White Metal, Process Stitched, Process Twisted, Process Bound, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 630 x 123 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2364 Other numbers: 4717

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Animalia, Amulet, Animal Part, Neck Ornament

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