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1985.50.1214

Amulet, hand and forearm of bone, hand in 'mano in fica' gesture, i.e. thumb between two fingers.


1985.50.1214

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, hand and forearm of bone, hand in 'mano in fica' gesture, i.e. thumb between two fingers.
Geographical reference
Tunis
Cultural groups
European
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bone, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 10 mm, Length: max 36 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1214
Research and responses

Collected by Walter Leo Hildburgh's father under his instruction.

Search terms: Religion, Amulet