Accession No

1944.26


Description

Silver box. Cylindrical box, with a lid attached. Features filigree work and three side attachment loops. Contains an Amharic charm, and a paper with a German translation. Charm is used to rid the user of the effects of the evil eye.


Place

Africa; East Africa; Ethiopia; ?Addis Ababa; ?Gondar


Period


Source

Trevor, Jack C. [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1944.26


Cultural Affliation

?Galla


Material

Metal; Silver


Local Term


Measurements

24mm x 60mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Cylindrical box made of silver filigree work and containing an Amharic charm with a German translation written on paper inside. Charm to rid oneself of the effects of the evil eye; in general use among Abyssinian Christians (inc. Galla). Addis Ababa and Gondar areas.'

Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Production / use)
Catalogue card: 'Charm to rid oneself of the effects of the evil eye; in general use among Abyssinian Christians (inc. Galla).'
Event Date 1944
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Box with lid.
Event Date 2/6/2003
Author: Jazmin Hundal


Description (Physical description)
Silver box. Cylindrical box, with a lid attached. Features filigree work and three side attachment loops. Contains an Amharic charm, and a paper with a German translation. Charm is used to rid the user of the effects of the evil eye.
Event Date 24/2/2022
Author: Jazmin Hundal


FM:106000

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