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1985.54.2387

Amulet, made from a red / orange pellet. Square in shape. Used by women for a swelling in the neck. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]


1985.54.2387

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from a red / orange pellet. Square in shape. Used by women for a swelling in the neck. [AF [OPS move] 06/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Mineral, Process Handbuilt, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 7 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2387 Other numbers: A 107132 R 37414 134

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Pellet