Amulet

29-59-74

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-59-74
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Wood | Brass | Fiber
Description

Small wooden figurine similar to 29-59-44 etc., but no cloth; to it is attached ball (fruit or nut(?) into which brass headed nails have been driven. Cotton string. "Worn around neck, ball for decoration, carried by girls."

Height 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer 19584 - Old Museum Number | 45 - Field No SF

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