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1985.54.774

Amulet, a dried strip of "bus", durra stalk. light in colour. Passed around the head to cure illness. [JC [OPS] 07/03/2017]


1985.54.774

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a dried strip of "bus", durra stalk. light in colour. Passed around the head to cure illness. [JC [OPS] 07/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Grass Fibre Plant, Process Dried
Dimensions
Depth: max 1 mm, Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 68 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.774 Other numbers: A 109554 16

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