Charm

The British Museum catalogue records this as a charm, though it is unknown whether tit had and spiritual power. It is made out of banana skin.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Charm
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 140mm [L]
• Production Date: Pre 1917
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: John de Hart
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1917.412.5

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