Amulet

29-59-44

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-44
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood | Fiber
Description

Wood. Female figure. Lower part of body merely circular stick wrapped with hide. Hole in head; leather thong through neck. "Worn by woman as protection against disease."

Height 9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19577 - Old Museum Number | 66 - Field No SF

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