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1985.50.1369

Amulet of wood carved in the shape of a round-bottomed vessel. The neck forms the vessel's stopper, but is no longer removable. The stopper is perforated at the top. [BA [OPS move] 23/11/2017]

1985.50.1369

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet of wood carved in the shape of a round-bottomed vessel. The neck forms the vessel's stopper, but is no longer removable. The stopper is perforated at the top. [BA [OPS move] 23/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Maison Carree Al-Harrash
Cultural groups
Arab
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 20 mm, Length: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1369

Search terms: Vessel, Body Art, Religion, Toilet, Narcotic, Body Art Accessory, Toilet Article, Cosmetic Vessel, Tobacco Accessory, Amulet

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