Amulet c. 20th century
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This 20th-century amulet, crafted by an unknown artist, is a rectangular brass pendant featuring an intricate design of symbols and script. The pendant hangs from a cord, and the surface of the amulet is covered in what appears to be a grid pattern with a variety of symbols and words. This piece, currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the power of protective talismans across cultures, and serves as a reminder of the enduring human desire for safety and well-being.
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Some Muslim men and women in West Africa wear amulets suspended from their necks. The amulets usually contain verses from the Qur’an and other religious writings that have protective powers for the worshipers. This bronze amulet is, in addition, decorated on its surface with a mystic square. Its 49 cells contain numbers, letters, and symbols, including stars that refer to King Solomon—all signs that are believed to keep the owner from harm. A word is engraved on the sides of the square, al-Mamthar, which appears to be formed by linking the letters of the first words of a powerful protective prayer, the Sharaf al-Shams.
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