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ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Name
Amulet Pouch
Charm Holder
Charm Container
Object Number
ABDUA:58893
Other Number
H71+1A
Other Number Type
old number
Brief Description
Amulet/ charm bag in dark red and brown leather, with long twisted leather strap. Amulet pouch is square in shape, with a dark red square of leather on the front decorated with four horizontal rows of brown knots. Sides of pouch are attached together with woven leather thonging. Suspension strap consists of two thin twisted thongs attached from one side of the pouch to the other.
Dimensions
Suspension cord only L: 615, Pouch/ Bag L: 88 x W: 90mm
Materials
Leather
Condition
Good
Completeness
Complete
Place Key
Africa, North East Africa, Sudan?
Object History Note
Slip catalogued and numbered 23/02/72.
Aquisition Source
Unknown
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