Amulet

NameAmulet

CultureIslamic

Datemid-20th century

Place madeAfghanistan, South Asia, Asia

Place collectedKabul, Afghanistan, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood

Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 3/16 × 1 in. (9.5 × 5.5 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert and Luba Staller, A.2016.99.8

Object numberA.2016.99.8

Collections

Asia

DescriptionWooden amulet of an irregular shape. The bottom is round and the top is somewhat triangular. The round part is textured with carved triangles and the top piece has carved lines in it. A round hole is drilled through the side of the top piece. On the back is a rectangular plug of wood flush with the surface of the amulet.