Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals

Made:
1850-1900
Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals

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Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals
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Three crucifixion twin staurolite crystals, used as amulets to cure fits and rabies, known as St. Hubert's crosses, from Finistere, France, 1850-1900

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666102
Materials:
staurolite, crystals
type:
amulet