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1985.54.1355

Amulet. Large cowrie shell. Used by young children as a charm against the evil-eye. [ASh [OPS move] 30/08/2017]


1985.54.1355

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Large cowrie shell. Used by young children as a charm against the evil-eye. [ASh [OPS move] 30/08/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 12 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Length: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1355 Other numbers: A 108068 R 36913 300

Search terms: Religion, Amulet