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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