Amulet, in form of crocodile skull completely covered in stitched leather case of the same shape

Made:
1880-1920
Amulet

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Amulet
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Amulet, in form of crocodile skull completely covered in stitched leather case of the same shape, apparently unique, Sudanese(?), 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658687
Materials:
skull (crocodile) and leather, case
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)