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1985.54.1654

Amulet; a flat piece of slate with linear marks on surface; a neck is cut around which a piece of copper wire is bent. [SB [OPS Move] 06/09/2017]


1985.54.1654

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet; a flat piece of slate with linear marks on surface; a neck is cut around which a piece of copper wire is bent. [SB [OPS Move] 06/09/2017]
Long description
Amulet; a flat piece of slate with linear marks on surface; a neck is cut around which a piece of copper wire is bent. Worn by a child to protect it from its mother's "Karmeh" [SB [OPS Move] 06/09/2017]
Geographical reference
Date
Date collected
1928
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Slate Stone, Material Copper Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Decorated, Process Incised, Process Bent
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 21 mm, Length: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.1654 Other numbers: A 70171 R 29948 ? 354

Search terms: Religion, Amulet