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1985.50.1179

Amulet made of a porcupine's foot mounted in an embossed metal case with a serrated edge. The mount has a suspension loop at the top. [BA [OPS move] 15/11/2017]

1985.50.1179

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet made of a porcupine's foot mounted in an embossed metal case with a serrated edge. The mount has a suspension loop at the top. [BA [OPS move] 15/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Guelma
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Part, Material Metal, Process Embossed, Process Soldered, Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 32 mm, Depth: max 18 mm, Length: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1179

Search terms: Religion, Animalia, Ornament, Amulet, Pendant, Animal Part, Religious Object

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