Leather Necklace with Charm

A leather necklace consisting of two thin straps, fastened with loop and leather button. A small oblong charm is attached; such charms generally contain small scripts from the Q uran.

Further Information

Type: Body adornment, jewellery, Religious/ritual equipment, charms
Object: Leather Necklace with Charm
Materials: Leather, animal skin
Culture Group: Mende
Dimensions: 120mm x 95mm x 19mm
Production Date: Pre 1899
Associated Places: Unknown
Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/22

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