Carved ham amulet against the Evil Eye

Carved ham amulet against the Evil Eye, in form of forearm and clenched fist holding a cross, from Bahia, Brazil, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665882
Materials:
horn
Measurements:
overall: 21 mm x 129 mm x 20 mm, .013 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)