Original tag: A crow's head and a bit of skin from a dead donkey's nose
wrapped
round with seven different coloured strands of silk. Seven pins are stuck
inside the roll of skin. Worn by a baby to protect it against the
evil eye and to prolong its life.
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: head is 7.8 cm in length
Materials: silk, textiles, pins, animal remains
Acquisition date: 1927
