tcherot (Amulet)
About this object
History of use
These amulet pendants (3420/64-69), with inscribed decoration, contain folded pieces of paper with verses of protective prayers. The prayers are written by a marabot (Islamic teacher), copied from the Qur’an. Before being sealed inside their protective pendant, the amulet is blessed using incense.
Physical description
Rectangular metal amulet with concave or "pinched" sides and bottom. The amulet contains layers of rectangles, diamonds, and triangles in silver with gold and copper accents. A raised silver sphere is set within the diamond at centre. The front is etched with geometric designs and script. Strung on a long black fibre cord, which attaches at both upper corners of the amulet. The tassels are wrapped with thin bands of light brown, dark brown, and teal.
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Date Acquired
5 Feb 2020
How Acquired
Sold
Credit Line
Purchase funded by the Michael O'Brian Family FoundationMore...
Measurements
Overall: 76 cm x 14 cm x 2.8 cm
Object Number
3420/67