Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureIslamic

Datemid-20th century

Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia

Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions4 1/2 × 2 15/16 × 1 3/8 in. (11.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.5

Object numberA.2016.99.5

Collections

Asia

DescriptionWooden amulet in square shape. The face of the amulet has a six pointed, flower-like shape carved into it. The top has a piece of wood with a hole carved through it from the side. There is a small niche carved into the back.

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