Box; printed paper; white with black ink; covered with pink cellophane; contains bottle with liquid; 7 cm by 2 cm by 2.6 cm.
Donor:
Daryl P. Domning and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil
Verbatim coll. place:
Brazil
Culture or time period:
Afro-Brazilian
Collector:
Daryl P. Domning
Collection date:
April 1978
Materials:
Cellophane, Glass (material), and Paper (fiber product)
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Context of use:
Used in Umbanda, one of the Afro-Brazilian possession cults. Translation of directions: Use this preparation daily, pure or mixed with the perfume of your choice. As you perfume yourself, concentrate for one minute, turning your thoughts to your protector and 'formula' (?) with faith; on your desire.