Amulet in the form of a hand

Made:
1880-1930 in Palestine

Amulet, in form of hand with outstretched fingers, pressed from piece of metal, said to be worn by children to avoid "Evil Soul", Palestinian, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665374
Materials:
alloy
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 35 mm x 22 mm, .002 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust