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Unknown Maker, Kohistani

Child’s Amulet Vest

Description

Maker

Culture

Kohistani

Title

Child’s Amulet Vest

Year

1900s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

Length: 38.1 cm (15 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange

Object Number

2017.6

Type

Costume

Exhibition History

Repair and Design Futures

Oct 05, 2018 – Jun 30, 2019

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The Kohistani child’s amulet vest was made from an older piece, probably as an update for the next generation living in this challenging, conflict-ridden area of Pakistan. Its talismanic embroidered designs include ram’s horns, solar symbols, and the tree of life. Reflective pearly buttons, safety pins, and flashing foreign coins are added to dazzle and confuse interfering spirits.

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Unknown Maker, Kohistani

Child’s Amulet Vest, 1900s

Cotton plain weave with silk-floss embroidery and embellished with plastic buttons, metal coins, glass beads, safety pins, zippers, and metal chains

Length: 38.1 cm (15 inches)

Museum purchase: Museum Works of Art Fund, by exchange 2017.6

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