Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Amulet Necklace |
Collar |
Necklace |
Personal Ornament |
751 301 |
Object Number | ABDUA:6592 |
Other Number | H71+1 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | Plaited leather necklace featuring 13 wood and horn amulets wrapped in cotton fabric and leather. Eleven of the amulets are rectangular, and wrapped in cream coloured cotton fabric, with two decorative red leather strips on each. Two of the amulets are traingular in shape, in dark brown horn, wrapped in dark brown leather. The pendants are suspended on a plaited dark brown leather cord, with a red leather toggle to adjust the length of the necklace. |
Dimensions | L: 640 x W (at widest point): 140mm |
Materials | Leather, wood, ox skin, horn, cotton fabric |
Condition | Fair |
Completeness | Complete |
Maker | Hausa People? |
Place Key | Africa, West Africa, Nigeria? |
Aquisition Source | Sutter, J |