1:9. Islamic Amulet (Facsimile).

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection 5 consists of letters and documents by and about notable individuals in history, literature, religion, government, and other fields. The items in this collection are gifts and purchases.

Dates

From the Collection: 1758 - 2010

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Facsimile of an amulet from Nigeria or Chad. Arabic contains: (1) stylized mosque with inset magic squares. (2) a budah square. (3) several other alphabetic squares. (4) symbols of the each set within a separate circle. (5) Qur'anic passages, such as the throne verse. (6) various invocations. (7) images of the sword of 'ait (Dhi al-Fiqar)a scorpion and a serpent, "seal of Solomon". (8) Last section contains an amulet against headache and aches and pains. 20th century. Mark Muelhaeusler brought this to SCRC 4/13/2011. Gift of Samir Zoghby.