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1985.50.1150

Amulet of silver-coloured metal in the shape of a hand grasping a snake. It is perforated, perhaps for suspension. [BA [OPS move] 9/11/2017]

1985.50.1150

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of silver-coloured metal in the shape of a hand grasping a snake. It is perforated, perhaps for suspension. [BA [OPS move] 9/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Constantine
Cultural groups
Arab
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Silver Metal, Process Incised, Process Cast, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 10 mm, Depth: max 3 mm, Length: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1150

Search terms: Ornament, Figure, Religion, Animal Figure, Amulet, Pendant