Amulet used against snake bites

Made:
Ghana
maker:
Ashanti people

Gold covered wood amulet, used against snake bite, originally belonged to Prempeh, King of Ashanti

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A35352
Materials:
wood, cotton and gold
Measurements:
overall: 11 mm x 46 mm x 20 mm, .004 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)