Cowrie Shell Charm

The British Museum catalogue records this as a charm. It consists of a cowrie shell tied with a piece of fibre string.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Cowrie Shell Charm
  • Materials: Shell, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 30mm [L] x 20mm [W] x 10mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1917
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: John de Hart
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1917.412.6

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