Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureIslamic

Datemid-20th century

Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia

Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 in. (12 × 7 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.11

Object numberA.2016.99.11

Collections

Asia

DescriptionWooden amulet with a teardrop shape. The front of the amulet has faint carvings on it in a radial pattern. The top of the amulet has a rectangular piece with a round hole drilled in it from the side. A small niche is carved into the back.

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