Amulet/Charm

A charm/amulet, or sebe/sebbeh: the Mende and Temne name for charm/amulet. It consists of a rectangular pouch of red cotton containing a piece of horn, covered with fabric and tied with string. Four cowrie shells are attached to it.

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Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet/Charm
  • Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Shell, Textile
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 168mm x 20mm x 60mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.bo

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