Horse amulet

Horse amulet

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Horse amulet
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Horse amulet, probably a lead ball covered in leather on twisted leather thong, probably African, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A45083
Materials:
lead, ? material, leather and fibre
type:
amulet
credit:
Foster