Medicine Bag Lock

This item is recorded in the British Museum catalogue as a leopard society medicine bag. It is made from woven cotton with braided cord loops to tie it shut. There is a metal padlock attached to the cord.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Medicine Bag Lock
• Materials: Metal
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 90mm [L] x 65mm [W] x 50mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1931
• Associated Places: Mendeland
• Associated People: E. S. Wales
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1931.1120.3

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