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1985.54.552

Amulet; ?bear tooth. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]

1985.54.552

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; ?bear tooth. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]
Long description
Amulet; ?bear tooth. A row of small teeth, with very long roots attached. Black substance around the teeth. Used by men as a charm against black magic. [ASh [OPS move] 25/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Tooth
Dimensions
Depth: max 11 mm, Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.552 Other numbers: A 108238 R 37257 472

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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