Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth

Made:
1880-1920
Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth

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Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth
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Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Amuletic necklace of twisted fibre threaded with large teeth, pieces of horn, stone and glass beads, African, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A15028
Materials:
fibre, twisted, horn, teeth, stone and glass, beads
type:
necklace and amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)