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Amulet in the form of a seated camel, in three pieces of natural brown felt stitched together with red wool. One piece of felt is used for each side of the camel, and one for the base. The amulet is stuffed. Green wool stitching represents the harness, black wool detail is used for eyelashes, and the eyes are small pearl-like beads. A woollen tassel is sewn on to the neck. Hs two price labels stuck on. One says " 33c" the other "300/2"
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