Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Amulet Pouch |
Charm Holder |
Charm Container |
Object Number | ABDUA:21803 |
Other Number | B103+2 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Brief Description | One 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. |
Dimensions | Suspension cord only L: 580, Pouch/ Bag L: 80 x W: 78mm |
Materials | Leather |
Condition | Fair |
Completeness | Complete |
Associated Object Number | ABDUA:21802 /21804 |
Place Key | Africa, North East Africa, Sudan |
Aquisition Source | Countess of Kintore (Keith-hall, Aberdeenshire) |