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1985.54.1707

Amulet; PENDANT Silver, with five attached bells. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]

1985.54.1707

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; PENDANT Silver, with five attached bells. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; PENDANT Silver, with five attached, suspended bells. The words "ma sha Allah" (What God WIlls) are cut into the silver, creating an openwork pattern. Worn to the side of the forehead by a woman suffering from possession. [ASh [OPS move] 07/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Process Inscribed, Process Openwork
Dimensions
Depth: max 8 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 88 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1707 Other numbers: A 60832 R 28894 135

Search terms: Religion, Writing, Ornament, Amulet, Inscription, Head Ornament

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