Two pieces of roots

Two pieces of roots

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Two pieces of roots
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Two pieces of roots, vernacular "Abu Aluyad" attached to red leather sling, worn by children, Sudanese, 1870-1913

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Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657363
Materials:
root and sling, leather
type:
protective amulets
credit:
Anderson, R.G.