Amulet 28

Original tag: A small leather bag and a wisp of the infant's hair attached to a string to guard against the "evil eye".

Comments: The "Eye" or "Evil Eye" refers to a traditional belief that certain people, if jealous, have the power in their gaze alone to injure or destroy possessions or persons.

Dimensions: 6 cm x 3.8 cm
Materials: leather, fiber stitching, twine
Acquisition date: 1927