Animal's claw

Animal's claw, in socket with finger of fur, used as an amulet

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Animal's claw, in socket with finger of fur, used as an amulet
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Animal's claw, in socket with finger of fur, used as an amulet, possibly African, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665375
Materials:
bone and fur
Measurements:
length 62 mm
width 23 mm
depth 17 mm
type:
animal claw and amulet