Pear-shaped resinous concretion of earth with claws (birds) attached

Pear-shaped resinous concretion of earth with claws (birds)

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Pear-shaped resinous concretion of earth with claws (birds)
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Pear-shaped resinous concretion of earth with claws (birds) attached, Congo, 1880-1918

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A51740
Materials:
earth, claws and resin
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)