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1985.54.2435

Amulet, made from yellow gum mastic, moulded into a square shape. Used by a person who has been possessed by a sheikh. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]


1985.54.2435

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, made from yellow gum mastic, moulded into a square shape. Used by a person who has been possessed by a sheikh. [ASh [OPS move] 07/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Resin Plant, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 9 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.2435 Other numbers: A 110589 629

Search terms: Religion, Amulet