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1985.50.1079

Amulet, inverted teardrop shaped piece of orange-red cornelian or shell. Perforated at top, with metal wire loop for suspension. [EH [OPS move] 10/11/2017]


1985.50.1079

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, inverted teardrop shaped piece of orange-red cornelian or shell. Perforated at top, with metal wire loop for suspension. [EH [OPS move] 10/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algiers
Cultural groups
Tuareg Berber
Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Metal Wire, Material Cornelian Stone, Material Shell, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 14 mm, Depth: max 6 mm, Width: max 9 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1079

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Amulet