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1909.44.8

‘Magic square’ charm of numerals on paper to prevent small-pox.

1909.44.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
‘Magic square’ charm of numerals on paper to prevent small-pox.
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sabah West Coast Palutan River
Cultural groups
West Coast Bajau
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
By 1909
Acquisition information
Donated: 1909
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Inscribed, Process Written
Dimensions
Length: max 102 mm frame
Object numbers
Accession number: 1909.44.8

Search terms: Religion, Writing, Medicine, Trade, Amulet, Document, Paper

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