Leather amulet in the form of a necklace

Leather amulet in the form of a necklace

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Leather amulet in the form of a necklace
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Leather amulet in the form of a necklace, cowrie shells and beads on square plaque, possibly worn to promote pregancy, Gandan (?) Uganda, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A301598
Materials:
leather, shell, cowrie, beads, glass, strap, cord and fringe, iron
Measurements:
overall including strap: 13 mm x 356 mm x 55 mm, .04 kg
type:
amulet