Amulet
Datemid-20th century
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions4 5/16 × 3 3/8 × 1 in. (11 × 8.5 × 2.5 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.6
Object numberA.2016.99.6
DescriptionWooden amulet in rectangular shape. Amulet has a geometric pattern carved onto the face, with zig-zagging lines and a circle in the center. At the top, the amulet has two rectangles of wood with holes drilled in them from the side. A small niche is carved into one side. On the back, a grid of small squares is carved into the wood, along with four small niches.On View
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mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
