Pendant amulet

Pendant amulet, of black beads

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Pendant amulet, of black beads
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Pendant amulet, of black beads, with various ivory and metal charms, said to avert evil eye, prevent sterility in women and protect against illness in children, from London, English, 1851-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665417
Materials:
beads, jet, ? material, ivory, metal, string and glass
Measurements:
overall: 210 mm .143 kg
type:
pendantsamulets