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1985.54.850

Amulet, two white glass beads used to cure a pain in the head. The larger for older boys and girls, the smaller for very young children.


1985.54.850

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, two white glass beads used to cure a pain in the head. The larger for older boys and girls, the smaller for very young children.
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Bead
Dimensions
Diameter: max 8 mm Largest bead, Diameter: max 4 mm Smallest bead, Height: max 5 mm Largest bead, Height: max 6 mm Smallest bead
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.850 Other numbers: A 107842 R 36926 69

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Bead