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Faith and Transformation
Votive Offerings and Amulets from the Alexander Girard Collection
Amulets are objects of supernormal potency that safeguard the wearer during critical periods of life passage and transformation. Ex-votos, small metal objects often in the shapes of human figures or specific parts of the body, are presented as gifts to supernatural beings in gratitude for favors received.
Trim: 8.5" x 10.5"
Pages: 160
Illustrations: 86 color and 11 black-and-white photographs
©2007
Paperback $29.95
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