Amulet

A composite magical object, or charm/amulet. It is made from a number of different parts, including a series of cotton bound parcels adorned with cowrie shells. It also has parts made of animal hide, raffia, wood, feathers, beads and string.

Further Information

Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
Object: Amulet
Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Leather, animal skin, Shell, Wood, Textile
Culture Group: Other
Dimensions: 260mm [L] x 130mm [W] x 100mm[C]
Production Date: Pre 1979
Associated Places: Unknown
Associated People: Unknown
Museum: British Museum
Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.395