Amuletic necklace consisting of three leather pauches

Made:
1880-1920
Amuletic necklace consisting of three leather pauches

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Amuletic necklace consisting of three leather pauches
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Amuletic necklace consisting of three leather pauches, decorated with coloured paper inset, on twisted leather thong, African, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A27332
Materials:
leather and decoration, paper, coloured
type:
necklace and amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)