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1985.52.2365

Amulet, an animal horn bound in leather with decorative ?stained black lines, and attached to a twisted leather cord for suspension. [RB 30/07/2012]

1985.52.2365

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, an animal horn bound in leather with decorative ?stained black lines, and attached 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 Animal Horn, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Twisted, Process Bound, Process Stitched, Process Decorated, Process Stained
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 455 x 126 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2365 Other numbers: 4718

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

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