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  • A rosary, a medallion of St Benedict, a charm said to cause loss of eyesight, and hands showing lines and features to be interpreted by palmistry (including lines forecasting violent death); all illustrating 'superstition'. Engraving.
  • Haemanthus albiflos Jacq. Amaryllidaceae. Paintbrush plant. Distribution: South Africa. Used as a cough medicine and as a charm to ward off lightning (Pooley, 1998). Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • An artificially manufactured version of a goa stone found inside the stomachs of an animal (bezoar stones) and its case. Made in India from a paste of clay, crushed shell, amber, musk and resin and used for numerous complaints such as poisons and as a charm against plague
  • Gold trinkets and charms.
  • Collection of amulets and charms,
  • Set of charms in Malay.
  • Set of charms in Malay.
  • Fraiskette with 3 cases of charms
  • A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers
  • A selection of good luck charms used by soldiers
  • Rain charms- DOIOM from Expeditions to the Torres Straits
  • A postcard illustrating a variety of good luck charms. Chromolithograph.
  • A postcard wishing good luck illustrated by various lucky charms. Chromolithograph.
  • A postcard wishing good luck illustrated by various lucky charms. Chromolithograph.
  • Three mother-goddesses or fates (above); three mandrake charms (below). Engraving.
  • An indian snake charmer charming a cobra held by his wife. Gouache drawing.
  • Seduced by India? Absorbed by its charm? Blinded by its beauty? Remember the India beyond the image : Many people living in the UK have been infected while travelling abroad to the Indian subcontinent. Don't take unnecessary risks. India has one of the highest rates of HIV infection worldwide. To prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; remember always use a condom / Brent & Harrow fund this initiative ; this poster was jointly produced by Asian Women's Resource Centre and The Naz Project London.
  • A Dayak shaman or medicine man holding a flaming torch and some charms. Wood engraving.
  • A postcard illustrating a young couple surrounded by a variety of good luck charms. Process print.
  • Snake charmer and family. Gouache drawing.