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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