Amulet

An amulet, or charm, consisting of an oblong block of wood, with a rectangular cloth bundle nailed in the middle of it. The British Museum catalogue records this as Leopard society medicine.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet
  • Materials: Wood, Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 190mm [L] x 50mm [W] x 650mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1931
  • Associated Places: Mendeland
  • Associated People: E. S. Wales
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1931.1120.2

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