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Personal Charm

Date

early 20th century

Creator

Unrecorded Kusu artist
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Personal charms for good luck and protection from unseen forces were common in Africa. This charm was worn as a necklace. Air passing through it created a whistling sound, reassuring its wearer of its active forces.

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This is called Personal Charm within the category of Jewelry.
This is called Personal Charm within the category of Jewelry.
This is called Personal Charm within the category of Jewelry.
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This is called Personal Charm within the category of Jewelry.

Metadata

Creator
Unrecorded Kusu artist
Date
early 20th century
Classification
Jewelry
Related Location
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
4 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. (10.8 x 4.45 x 5.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. James Christensen
Copyright Status
Public domain
Subject
charms
Congolese
Kusu

Metadata

Accession Number
2007.044.002
Campus Location
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Access

Raclin Murphy Museum: 101A

Metadata

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