Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals

Made:: 1850-1900

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Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals
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Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals, used as amulets to cure fits and rabies, known as St. Hubert's crosses, from Finistere, France, 1850-1900

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Category:: Ethnography and Folk Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A666102

Materials:: staurolite, crystals

type:: amulet

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