Protective amulet against ague

Made:
1880-1925 in Assam
maker:
Naga people
Claw amulet consisting of pieces of branching horn and cloth

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Claw amulet consisting of pieces of branching horn and cloth
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Claw amulet consisting of pieces of branching horn and cloth, said to protect against ague, from Assam, Indian, made by Naga people, 1880-1925

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A160647
Materials:
horn, cloth, fibre and complete
Measurements:
overall: 25 mm x 99 mm x 69 mm, .04 kg
type:
amulet
credit:
Sothebys