A STUNNING KITAB NECKLACE FROM ETHIOPIA ( No 4185 )

This is a stunning, multi layered leather talismanic necklace from ethiopia, East Africa.  Each talisman is called Kitab.  Made of hand processed and dyed leather, with leather vellum scrolls inside.  On those scrolls is a mixture of Christian prayers and 4thc Hellenistic magic.    Born as a protective prescription from an Ethiopian elder, intended to protect a new born.  Has an antique, used patina, obviously darkened  and softened with age.  In good condition with some wear.  Height approx 60cm