Amulet Item Number: Ca56 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Amulet, or charm, composed of three stuffed red leather pouches with string passing through a looped passage at the top of each, which is stitched with a strip of leather.
History Of Use
Charms or amulets are worn according to the ailment suffered or to ward off evil spirits, especially those causing illness. The pouches contain inscriptions written for the individual, called ketab. The wearing of amulets has been practiced in Ethiopia and surrounding regions for millennia. It remains popular in the highlands.
Cultural Context
religion; talisman
Item History
- Made in Ethiopia before 1974
- Collected during 1974
- Owned by Lemma Admasu before December 27, 1979
- Received from Lemma Admasu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on December 27, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Amhara
- Previous Owner
- Lemma Admasu
- Received from
- Lemma Admasu (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ethiopia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1974
- Collection Date
- during 1974
- Ownership Date
- before December 27, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 27, 1979
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0587/0024