Amulet

An amulet, or charm, consisting of an oblong object wrapped in cotton. Two twisted iron prongs extend out of one end, adorned with red, white, and blue, twisted cords.

Related Videos

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet
  • Materials: Metal, Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 240mm [L] x 70mm [W] x 60mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1908
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Government of Sierra Leone; L. Page
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1908.618.7

Related Objects

Medicine Bag

Religious/ritual equipment, charms

Amulet

Religious/ritual equipment, charms

Steatite Head

Figures, sculpture, Religious/ritual equipment, charms

Divination Bowl

Religious/ritual equipment, charms

Divintation Switch

Religious/ritual equipment, charms