DepartmentTextiles-Africa
Amulet
NameAmulet
Date20th century
Place madeEthiopia, Africa
MediumSilver, lion's tooth
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. (5.5 x 3.5 x 1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ambassador and Mrs. Frank Ortiz
Object numberA.2004.10.2
DescriptionLion's tooth with silver cap, silver tip and silver wirework connecting cap and tip tooth edge or cap - two loops on top - two rows of zigzag wirework on cap. Possibly a gold wash over metal.
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