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Object Number 975-69-50/11945
Display Title Copper and brass phylactery
Descriptions
Object Description Copper and brass phylactery, (general shape is similar to a large key.) Intricate carved designs on face with two protruding brass cubes. L: 25 cm W: 6 cm. Circular top diameter 6 cm
Inventory Description Key, metal, intricate incised deco, noded, openwork circles 1 end, other rect w/
Classification
  • Key
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 25.3 x 6.1 x 2 cm (9 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-69-50/11945/ 818

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