Talisman

Bracelet

29-236-59

From: Algeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-236-59
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Algeria
Date Made 1860-1899
Section African
Materials Brass | Glass
Inscription Language Arabic Language
Description

Thin brass wire coiled twice and joined at end to form bracelet. 4 amber colored glass charms attached by double loops of brass. Charms are flat and teardrop-shaped and are made of two layers of thick mirror glass with holes near tops. Serve to attach them to the brass loops.

Length 2 cm
Width 2 cm
Depth 5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 59.S - Sommerville Number | 29-221-59 - Other Number

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