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1985.54.75

Amulet of a cowrie shell. The surface is very worn and the shell is cream in colour. Used by women for pain in the temples. [ASh [OPS move] 30/10/2017]

1985.54.75

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of a cowrie shell. The surface is very worn and the shell is cream in colour. Used by women for pain in the temples. [ASh [OPS move] 30/10/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 12 mm, Length: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.75 Other numbers: A 107196 R 38346

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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