Threaded amulets of Hindu pilgrims

Made:: 1871-1900 in India

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9 silver amulets threaded on wool
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9 silver amulets threaded on wool, probably worn by Hindu pilgrims, depicting Hindu pilgrims symbolism, Indian, 1871-1900

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Category:: Asian Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A642033

Materials:: complete, silver and wool

Measurements:: overall: 7 mm x 285 mm x 82 mm,

type:: amulet

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Threaded amulets of Hindu pilgrims

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