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1985.52.2783

Amulet, a wooden cross, with a circular shape bound to the points of cross with ?palm leaves and cotton yarn, with a loop of string for suspension. [RB 23/08/2012]


1985.52.2783

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a wooden cross, with a circular shape bound to the points of cross with ?palm leaves and cotton yarn, with a loop of string for suspension. [RB 23/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a wooden cross, with a circular shape bound to the points of cross with ?palm leaves and cotton yarn, with a loop of string for suspension. The cross is cracked in various places, but is still a complete object. [RB 23/08/2012]
Geographical reference
Auvergne Allier
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
1901
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Palm Leaf Plant
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 593 x 232 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2783

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Amulet, Religious Object, Pendant, Cross