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

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