Medicine Seed

These items are thought to be associated with the turtle medicine, accession number BM:Af.1908.618.1, and contained within the medicine bag, accession number BM:Af.1908.618.8. This records refers to one of the two seeds.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Medicine Seed
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 17mm [L] x 12mm [W] x 7mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1908
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Government of Sierra Leone; L. Page
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1908.618.3

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