Amulet

An amulet, or charm, consisting of a large snail shell, containing a medicine made of organic material. It is sealed with four cowrie shells and a circular metal disc, possibly a coin. The British Museum catalogue records this as Leopard society medicine.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet
  • Materials: Shell, Vegetable, organic fibre, Metal
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 90mm x 60mm x 550mm [L][W][C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1931
  • Associated Places: Mendeland
  • Associated People: E. S. Wales
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1931.1120.8

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