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1985.54.403.3

Amulet, small cowrie shell, one of three, for painful swollen toes. For the others see [1985.54.403 .2-.3] [JC [OPS] 03/03/2017]

1985.54.403.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, small cowrie shell, one of three, for painful swollen toes. For the others see [1985.54.403 .2-.3] [JC [OPS] 03/03/2017]
Long description
Amulet, three small cowrie shells [.1-.3], for painful, swollen toes. [JC [OPS] 03/03/2017]
Date
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cowrie Shell
Dimensions
Depth: max 5 mm, Width: max 8 mm, Length: max 14 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.54.403.3 Other numbers: A 107227 R 38328 83

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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