Talisman
29-236-101
From: Algeria | Meggarine
Curatorial Section: African
Object Number | 29-236-101 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Algeria | Meggarine |
Culture Area | North Africa |
Date Made | 1860-1899 |
Section | African |
Materials | Metal |
Inscription Language | Arabic Language |
Description | Metal Jeweler's loop with 7 amulets attached: Four chain links, with bead and metal hand attached. Numbered 101.S on hand. 2 yellow metal Fatima hands with Arabic, star and crescent. 3 metal fish 1 light yellow glass / horn amulet. "Talisman from a Woman’s head" |
Length | 10 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | 101.S - Sommerville Number | 87-5-19 - Found in Collection Number | 87-5-20A-E - Found in Collection Number |
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