2215 – Leopard Claw

Physical description:

Claw, probably feline, with bone still attached. Flaking a little.

Museum classification:

Spells and charms

Size:

58 x 48 x 13

Information:

'Tiger's claws' were often used as charms. T. Cadbury, 5/09/2011.

This is probably the claw of a Leopard.  Cecil Williamson's notecards (see archive) make reference to a Museum object which is a leopard's claw.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Keratin

'Tiger's claws' were often used as charms. T. Cadbury, 5/09/2011.

This is probably the claw of a Leopard.  Cecil Williamson's notecards (see archive) make reference to a Museum object which is a leopard's claw.