Amulet/Charm

A charm/amulet, or sebe/sebbeh: the Mende and Temne name for charm/amulet. It is made from the casing of a Bakelite torch, filled with mud and sealed with mud and string. Two cowrie shells are attached to it.

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Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet/Charm
  • Materials: Shell, Textile, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 207mm x 57mm x 56mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.bn

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