Amulets | Photographer: Ulrike Stelzer
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Amulets
The following was noted in the museum's main catalogue when this object was received: "Two amulets, worn around the upper arm. Made by the wife or mother of the owner. a. 10 small pieces of wood strung on a cord. Amulet against snakes. From Mtole near Mbuga (SW - Uhehe). b. Leather strap with 3 pieces of wood. Amulet against lions. From Matesefu near Mbuga. Uhehe.".
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Ethnologisches Museum
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Object type
Amulets
Dimensions
Objektmaß: L: 2,2-2,4 cm (Holzlänge Stück b)
Gewicht: 0 kg (Gewicht Stück a)
Gewicht: 0,01 kg (Gewicht Stück b)
Objektmaß: L: 1,2-3,8 cm (Holzlänge Stück a)
Gewicht: 0 kg (Gewicht Stück a)
Gewicht: 0,01 kg (Gewicht Stück b)
Objektmaß: L: 1,2-3,8 cm (Holzlänge Stück a)
Material/Technique
Wood, Leather , Plant fibre
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
III E 4960 a,b
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