Horn Amulet

An amulet, or charm, made form a piece of horn, wrapped with cloth and mud, and adorned with cowrie shells.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Horn Amulet
  • Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Vegetable, organic fibre, Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 2250mm [L] x 60mm [W] x 50mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1979
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.383

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