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A cluster of 7 amulets, 2 dark brown, 1 beige, 3 light brown, 1 red striped, cords all twisted together 'against the effects of evil

Ear-shaped silver votive offering dedicated for sickness of the part represented, for a cure when ill.

Child-shaped silver votive offering dedicated for sickness of the part represented, for a cure when ill.

Leg/bone-shaped silver votive offering dedicated for sickness of the part represented, for a cure when ill.

Eye-shaped silver votive offering dedicated for sickness of the part represented, for a cure when ill.

Heart-shaped silver votive offering dedicated for sickness of the part represented, for a cure when ill.

Sample of small pieces of fur sewn together. From Kastoria, W. Macedonia. Hasluck: 'Kastoria has an almost unique industry. Snippets of furs are bought from the workrooms of Europe and sent to Kastoria, where the unworn parts are cut up by skilful…

Triangular shaped amulet, waxed canvas and waxed paper, text written in arabic in ink by Mohammedan Lodjers. Used as a charm against illness. Hasluck: 'Amulets for illness. From various places in Albania. All written by Mohammedan Lodjers, but those…

White goatskin bag, drone and chanter made of wood. Reeds in straw.

Triangular shape, made from a square folded over and stitched, with cord of plaited threads for suspension.