Ethiopian magic scrolls were made by the unordained priests called ‘Debteras’ and were intended as
tallismans to protect the wearer, avert evil spirits, heal the sick
and protect mother and child during the birthing process. Ink images on the enclosed vellum include
saints, angels, stylized crosses and text cover on the long narrow
parchment bands. The length of the scrolls would ordinarily
equal the height of its wearer to literally protect them from head
to toe.
1 ⅜" in height x 2 ⅝" in width.
