Turtle Medicine

The British Museum catalogue records this as turtle medicine, used for casting spells. It is made from tortoise shell, wrapped in cotton cloth. Six metal chains are attached to it, each holding three cotton-wrapped bundles.

Further Information

Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
Object: Turtle Medicine
Materials: Metal, Textile, Bone, ivory, tooth
Culture Group: Other
Dimensions: 180mm [L] x 120mm [W] x 80mm [C]
Production Date: Pre 1908
Associated Places: Unknown
Associated People: Government of Sierra Leone;L. Page
Museum: British Museum
Accession Number: BM:Af.1908.618.1