Description (Labels & Markings)
Typed label affixed to bag in which shawl was seen reads '73'. This is in reference to Singer's original inventory. This label however is the wrong label for this item, it appears that Singer has mixed up the labels for 72 and 73.

There is dispute as to who would have worn the shawl. A hand written note by Singer states that it would have covered 'the shoulders of a patient receiving 'treatment', however in his inventory it is stated that the shawl would have been 'worn by a sorcerer when performing a ritual'. It is unclear which description is correct, or whether the shawl could be used for both sorcerer and patient when performing these rituals.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay

Description (Labels & Markings)
Hand written label seen with shawl reads '(11.12.08) The inside is the correct side. Hand stitched borders. 'Magic' shawl used to cover the shoulders of a patient receiving 'treatment' by the wise-man or sorcerer. Probably early 20th or even late 19th century - staining caused by medicines/herbs. Noel F. Singer'.
Event Date 11/12/2008
Author: Annie McKay

Description (Physical description)
"Magic" protective shawl painted with occult symbols and worn by an individual when participating in a ritual. There is significant damage to the outer edges of the shawl, which is possibly due to insects. There are signs of mould on the shawl, the staining was caused by medicines and herbs used in these rituals. The decoration on the shawl consists of tables of Burmese script and figures drawn around.
Event Date 27/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay