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1985.54.1446

Amulet, consisting of a sealed leather pouch. [SB [OPS Move Project] 14/03/2017]

1985.54.1446

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, consisting of a sealed leather pouch. [SB [OPS Move Project] 14/03/2017]
Long description
Amulet, consisting of a sealed leather pouch. Reported to contain the head of a hoopoo bird, seven polychrome silk threads and seven coffee beans. Has a loop for suspension. Worn by a wife to make her husband love her. [SB [OPS Move Project] 14/03/2017]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1927
Date collected
1927
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Silk Yarn Animal, Material Bean Seed Plant, Material Animal Part, Process Stitched, Process Twisted, Process Knotted, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Depth: max 34 mm, Width: max 63 mm, Length: max 102 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1446 Other numbers: A 109550 12

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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