​Amulets have been used by Afro-Eurasion peoples for thousands of years. Amuletic scroll motifs and styles contain a blend of Near Eastern, Syriac, Hebrew, and Islamic magico-religious imagery. The 2nd to the 18th century was a period of considerable contact between Ethiopia and the world, suggesting that amulets were a global phenomenon with significant local influence. Most surviving scrolls of parchment, paper, or wood date from the 16th to 19th centuries, but decoration refers to earlier usage. The amulet practice presently remains strong in the northern highlands of Ethiopia, particularly in the Amhara and Tigray regions.

 

This treatment was developed with the intention of stabilizing structural components to enable careful handling and exhibition. The housing was developed with the goals of supporting the scroll, creating a micro-climate, and allowing for ease of handling while keeping consistent with present reading room scroll handling guidelines.​

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