Amulet consisting of four animal's teeth perforated and threaded string

Made:
1890-1930

Amulet consisting of four animal's teeth perforated and threaded string, for children when cutting teeth, African, 1890-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A176934
Materials:
tooth, animal and string
type:
amulet
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)