Amulet holder
19th century | Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este
on view: Neue Hofburg / Weltmuseum Wien, Weltmuseum Wien A Village in the Mountains
The object was not acquired on a mountain pasture but could certainly be found there. It illustrates the need of shepherds for spiritual protection against potential hardships.
The object was not acquired on a mountain pasture but could certainly be found there. It illustrates the need of shepherds for spiritual protection against potential hardships.
Collection:
Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este (1863 Graz - 1914 Sarajevo) DNB
Time:
19th century
Object Name
Amulet holder
Material/technology:
Copper
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya/Indien/Sikkim
Invs.
116266
