Amulet

A composite amulet, or charm, consisting of an oblong object, bound in an organic substance and adorned with cowrie shells and small white glass beads. A piece of copper is embedded in the top. The British Museum catalogue records this as Leopard society medicine.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Amulet
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Shell, Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 100mm [L] x 70mm [W] x 50mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1931
• Associated Places: Mendeland
• Associated People: E. S. Wales
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1931.1120.9

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