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Amulet in the form of miniature shackles, 17th century-18th century. Creator: Unknown.

Amulet in the form of miniature shackles, 17th century-18th century. Creator: Unknown.

2-832-288 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

A miniature pair of shackles used as a protective amulet by the Lobi tribe of West Africa in what is now Ghana. The bronze shackles consist of a pair of loops linked to a single bolt. There is a third loop at the top of the amulet. The bronze is covered with a dark patina.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Medium
  1. Amulets
  2. Bronze
Picture Type
  1. Heritage art
  2. Object
Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Religion & Belief Other

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 1664x1664
File Size : 8,112kb

Aliases

  1. 2013.46.1
  1. NMAAHC-2013_46_1_001
  1. 0990005121
  1. 2-832-288
  1. 2013.46.1
  1. 2832288
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