Shark's tooth embedded in phosphatic nodule

Made:
1880-1930
Shark's tooth embedded in phosphatic nodule

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Shark's tooth embedded in phosphatic nodule
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Shark's tooth embedded in phosphatic nodule, traces of marine scale on tooth and stone, probably a cramp stone, European, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A132414
Materials:
tooth, shark and stone
type:
protective amulets
credit:
Lovett, E.R.