Amulet Necklace

A leather necklace, originally thought to be North American, however, its form is more likely to be West African, particularly Sierra Leonean. It consists of three leather sebe/sebbeh, or amulets. strung on to a leather thong. The construction of the necklace resembles Mandingo leatherwork, traditionally associated with Muslim elites.

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Further Information

  • Type: Body adornment, jewellery, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Amulet Necklace
  • Materials: Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 280mm [L] x 150mm [W] x 30mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1869
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Henry Christy; George Duckett
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.2879

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