Amulet used to protect the wearer from diseases, dangers and evil spells. Made of beaded strips, with a pendant consisting of three pieces of circular leather, beaded on all surfaces.
Period : 20th century, 1973
Culture : Atikamekw Nehirowisiwok (Atikamek), Manawan, Québec
Artisan : Suzanne Flamand
Materials : Glass; animal skin; fiber; leather
Dimensions : 37 × 0.4 × 8 cm
Musée de la civilisation, photographer : Julien Auger – Icône, 73-591