Protective amulet against ague
- maker:
- Naga people
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Claw amulet consisting of pieces of branching horn and cloth, said to protect against ague, from Assam, Indian, made by Naga people, 1880-1925
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A160647
- Measurements:
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overall: 25 mm x 99 mm x 69 mm, .04 kg
- type:
- amulet
- credit:
- Sothebys
