Amulet to cure snake bite

Made:
1880-1930 in Madagascar

Glass cut hexagonally to represent crystal, an amulet to cure snake bite by removing the poison, Madagascar, Africa, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A230292
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 19 mm x 52 mm x 21 mm,
type:
amulet
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust