Amulet of cowry shell. The top has been broken or cut off, presumably for suspension. It forms a group with cowry shells [1985.50.1046 .2] and [1985.50.1046 .3]. [BA [OPS move] 8/11/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet of cowry shell. The top has been broken or cut off, presumably for suspension. It forms a group with cowry shells [1985.50.1046 .2] and [1985.50.1046 .3]. [BA [OPS move] 8/11/2017]
Geographical reference: Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria; Algiers
Cultural groups: Kabyle Berber
Person: Field collector Henry Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1906
Date collected: 1906
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Cowrie Shell, Material Metal Wire, Process Perforated
Dimensions: Width: max 15 mm, Depth: max 8 mm, Length: max 19 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.50.1046.1

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