Crossbone of a sea bream carried to avert sickness

Crossbone of a sea bream, carried to avert sickness, Lovett Collection, from Isle of Man, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657579
Materials:
bone
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 35 mm x 26 mm, .002 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust (Lovett Collection)