Half of oyster shell used as amulet

Half of oyster shell used as amulet Half of oyster shell used as amulet

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Half of oyster shell used as amulet, possibly as protection against evil eye, probably Africa, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121182
Materials:
oyster
type:
amulet