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Mari Lwyd
unknown
(maker)
Mari Lwyd from Llangynwyd, early 20th century. Over the Christmas period, a horse’s skull such as this would be carried from house to house in parts of south Wales. To gain entry they sang verses.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F71.391
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Date: 20th century (early)
Place: Llangynwyd
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 1971
Measurements
Height
(cm): 107
Length
(cm): 54
Width
(cm): 28
Material
Bone
Cotton (fabric)
Glass
Synthetic (fabric)
Plastic
Wood
Steel
Paper
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