DepartmentAsia
Amulet
NameAmulet
CultureIslamic
Datemid-20th century
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 3/16 × 1 in. (9.5 × 5.5 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.8
Object numberA.2016.99.8
DescriptionWooden amulet of an irregular shape. The bottom is round and the top is somewhat triangular. The round part is textured with carved triangles and the top piece has carved lines in it. A round hole is drilled through the side of the top piece. On the back is a rectangular plug of wood flush with the surface of the amulet.
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1950