DepartmentAsia
Amulet
NameAmulet
CultureIslamic
Datemid-20th century
Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 in. (9.5 × 7 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.9
Object numberA.2016.99.9
DescriptionWooden amulet with a rectangular shape. Lines carved in the front to make an X. Top piece has a hole drilled into it from the side. Small rectangular niche carved into the back.
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
mid-20th century
Artist unrecorded
mid to late 20th century