Cover of copper alloy amulet container, ga'u. The container is oval with turquoise pieces inlaid as decoration. At the top is a segmented loop for suspension, below is a scroll shape with a loop underneath. Base missing.
A man’s amulet or ‘ga’u’, for an official, worn on top of the hair, when the hair is piled up on top of the wearer’s head. Worn by officials of the 4th rank and above, a badge of office. The holy object within the amulet confers spiritual authority onto its wearer.
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