DepartmentAsia
Amulet
NameAmulet
CultureIslamic
Datemid-20th century
Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia
Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions4 1/2 × 2 15/16 × 1 3/8 in. (11.5 × 7.5 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.5
Object numberA.2016.99.5
DescriptionWooden amulet in square shape. The face of the amulet has a six pointed, flower-like shape carved into it. The top has a piece of wood with a hole carved through it from the side. There is a small 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
c. 1900
ca. 1850-1899