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1985.50.1423

Amulet, a piece of red coral with two branches coming off a main stem. Perforation between the two branches, with a piece of ?wire inserted. [EH [OPS move] 23/11/2017]

1985.50.1423

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a piece of red coral with two branches coming off a main stem. Perforation between the two branches, with a piece of ?wire inserted. [EH [OPS move] 23/11/2017]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Algiers
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Coral, Material Metal Wire, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 31 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Depth: max 5 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.1423

Search terms: Religion, Amulet

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