DepartmentMiddle East

Charm worn by a young boy to protect him from the evil eye and to give him life

NameAmulet

Artist Artist not recorded

CultureBedouin

Datec. 1900

Place madeHistoric Palestine or Jordan, Middle East, Asia

MediumBlue glass beads, snake vertebrae, aqiq (agate), twine

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/4 x 4 1/8 in. (35 x 10.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection, From the John D. Whiting Palestinian Amulet Collection

Object numberFA.1981.48.113

Collections

Palestinian Dress and Jewelry

ProvenancePurchased from Alice B. Whiting

DescriptionBent, moldmade, cut, hammered, soldered, filigree. Flower shaped links in chain held together by 2 rings. Second chain suspended from upper one. Attached to chain are small amulets, crescents, animals, beads, household items.See vertical file. Possibly a chin necklace