Magic scroll - Ethiopia
parchment, pigments, framed
Magic scrolls are narrow parchment amulets, usually made from goatskin and inscribed by the dabtaras with individually compiled prayers, incantations, and protective symbols, which were worn on the body to protect against illness, the evil eye, curses, and other dangers.
M: 95,2 cm x 11 cm, M: 37,5 inch x 4,3 inch
Provenance:
German Private Collection
Continent: Africa
Condition
See description
parchment, pigments, framed
Magic scrolls are narrow parchment amulets, usually made from goatskin and inscribed by the dabtaras with individually compiled prayers, incantations, and protective symbols, which were worn on the body to protect against illness, the evil eye, curses, and other dangers.
M: 95,2 cm x 11 cm, M: 37,5 inch x 4,3 inch
Provenance:
German Private Collection
Continent: Africa
Condition
See description
