Amulet/Charm
A charm/amulet, or sebe/sebbeh: the Mende and Temne name for charm/amulet. It consists of a rectangular pouch of red cotton containing a piece of horn, covered with fabric and tied with string. Four cowrie shells are attached to it.
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Further Information
- Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
- Object: Amulet/Charm
- Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Shell, Textile
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 168mm x 20mm x 60mm
- Production Date: Pre 1960
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
- Museum: Glasgow Museums
- Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.bo
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