Talisman

Amulet

29-236-98

From: Algeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-236-98
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Algeria
Section African
Materials Brass
Description

large. dot-like decorations on both sides. in middle of one side is large circular blue gem.

Per Sommerville: "Silver Talisman with blue stone centre, worn by a child. Mohammedan insscription on both sides."

Height 11.1 cm
Length 9.4 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 98.S - Sommerville Number | 29-221-98 - Other Number

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