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…

Heart-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.

Leg/bone-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.

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

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

Triangular, black amulet, decorated with embroidery, beads and gold lace in circles and loops, with coloured rope: green, pink, yellow, orange, purple and brown. Used against illness by Catholics, from Shala, North-East Albania. Note in donor file:…

Wooden spade-shaped implement, used for beating clothes when washing. Kosovo work.

Circular alms-dish, in tinned copper. Shows Eve handing apple to Adam with serpent entwined round tree. Greek inscription on inside of dish. From Mount Athos, Greece.