Horn Amulet

An amulet, or charm, made form a piece of horn, wrapped with cloth and mud, and adorned with cowrie shells.

Further Information

• Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
• Object: Horn Amulet
• Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Vegetable, organic fibre, Textile
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 340mm [L] x 50mm [W] x 50mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1979
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.381

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