Talisman Item Number: 2738/190 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Religious charm made from a picture of the 'Nino of Atocha' wrapped in plastic. The picture is pasted onto the centre of a red paper-covered rectangle of wood and a variety of large and small seeds and garlic cloves pasted onto the red border create a colourful frame in yellow, red, brown, black and white. Three gold coloured coins and two long brown seeds are stuck to a horse shoe wrapped in red ribbon that sits on top of the picture like an arch.
History Of Use
A talisman is an object ascribed with power, generally to protect or heal an individual for whom it was made. Talismans are often portable objects like amulets, but can also take the form of clothing, weaponry, or parchment inscribed with magic text.
Item History
- Made in Guatemala
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
- Name
- Talisman
- Identification Number
- 2738/190
- Type of Item
- talisman
- Material
- wood, paper, adhesive, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, metal, corn seed and seed
- Overall
- height 20.5 cm, width 16.0 cm, depth 2.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Guatemalan
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guatemala
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2738/0190