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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameAmulet Pouch
Charm Holder
Charm Container
Object NumberABDUA:21803
Other NumberB103+2
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionOne of three Amulet/ charm bags 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.
DimensionsSuspension cord only L: 580, Pouch/ Bag L: 80 x W: 78mm
MaterialsLeather
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
Associated Object NumberABDUA:21802 /21804
Place KeyAfrica, North East Africa, Sudan
Aquisition SourceCountess of Kintore (Keith-hall, Aberdeenshire)
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