2212 – Tusk
- Physical description:
- A curved boar's tusk with a small piece removed from the pointed end, dirt inside.
- Museum classification:
- Spells and charms
- Size:
- 105 x 55 x 15
- Information:
Boars' tusks are used in jewellery around the world, from Central Europe to Papua New Guinea. Late C19th and early C20th folklorists were interested in the symbolism of the crescent shape. T.Cadbury, 5/09/2011.
Formerly part of a love charm see Object No. 93
- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Tooth
Boars' tusks are used in jewellery around the world, from Central Europe to Papua New Guinea. Late C19th and early C20th folklorists were interested in the symbolism of the crescent shape. T.Cadbury, 5/09/2011.
Formerly part of a love charm see Object No. 93