War Charm

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-amulets

Culture Naga

Dateearly 20th century

Made AtMyanmar, Asia

MediumBrass, dyed goat hair and fiber

Dimensions22 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 in. (57.2 x 8.9 x 17.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Orange County Bead Society, a Bowers Museum Affiliate Group

Object number2011.17.3

DescriptionHorn shaped with face molded on wider (top) end. Organic woven rope necklace attaches to two hoops on the top end. Six groups (four red on top and two black on bottom) of hair are inserted into the body of the charm. One bundle of hair, both black and white, are attached to the pointed base of the charm by bound string.

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