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1985.50.1347

Amulet of shell. A pale pink shell perforated at one end for suspension. [BA [OPS move] 28/11/2017]

1985.50.1347

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of shell. A pale pink shell perforated at one end for suspension. [BA [OPS move] 28/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Tunisia
Africa > Northern Africa > Tunisia
Tunis
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 19 mm, Depth: max 15 mm, Length: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1347

Search terms: Religion, Animalia, Amulet, Shell, Horse Accessory