Snake Charm

This amulet, or charm, resembles a snake, or a whip. It is made from cotton, stuffed with organic material, or herbs, and adorned with cowrie shells on the snake head.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Snake Charm
• Materials: Textile, Shell, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 106mm [L] x 30mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1979
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.394

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