Amulet

29-59-47

From: Angola | Lili

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-47
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola | Lili
Section African
Materials Wood | Iron | Fiber
Description

Wood. Human head on stick, wrapped in cloth. Charred. Hole in top of head; 2 small holes at sides of forehead and for nostrils. Metal ring through neck.

Height 11 cm
Width 4 cm
Depth 2.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19589 - Old Museum Number | 6 - Field No SF

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