Wrist or ankle cord against evil spirits, sickness and misfortune

Made:
1870-1930 in India

Wrist or ankle cord of twisted hair of female members of family against evil spirits, sickness and misfortune, Indian, 1870-1930

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666033
Materials:
complete and hair
Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 62 mm x 37 mm,
type:
amulet, human hair and human remains
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust