DepartmentTextiles-Middle East

Masallah hanging

NameAmulet

CultureTurkish prison

Date1960s to 1970s

Place madeAnatolia, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Mediumglass beads, plastic beads, glass bugle beads, cotton thread, stuffing.

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (16.5 x 7 cm)

Object numberFA.2005.32.6

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionRed and white beaded hanging with 2 suspended birds. "MASALLAH' on bar is red on white--webbing top is red and white hanging below masallah, a heart, crescent, and a star. with fringe.

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