Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureIslamic

Datemid-20th century

Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia

Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 1 3/16 in. (9.5 × 6 × 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.7

Object numberA.2016.99.7

Collections

Asia

DescriptionWooden amulet with irregular shape. Bottom is round and the top is triangular. The round piece has a flower-like shape carved into the face of it, and the top has a geometric pattern. A hole is carved from the side through the top piece. A small rectangular niche is carved into the back.