Charm used to shorten protracted labour

Made:
1900-1930 in Bengal
maker:
Unknown
Twigs, a charm used to shorten protracted labour, Bengali

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Twigs, a charm used to shorten protracted labour, Bengali
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Twigs, a charm used to shorten protracted labour, Bengali, 1900-1930

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635739
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 65 mm
type:
charm - spell
credit:
Sengupta, S.L.

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