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MUSEO // Women and sustainability // Health // Traditional health systems
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
    See in detail
  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    See in detail
  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
    See in detail
  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
    See in detail
  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
    See in detail
  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
    See in detail
  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
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  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
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  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
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  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
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  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
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  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
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  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
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  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
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  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
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  • Scene of healing (Mexico)
    200 [BC]-500 [AD]. Laying on of hands. Cultural context Colima (Mexico) © Museo de América
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  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1629. Quinine, malaria and the Duchess of Chinchón © AEEH
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  • Traditional knowledge incorporated into western medicine
    1717. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and her son Edward. Portrait by Baptiste Vanmour (UK) © National Portrait Gallery
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  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Spain)
    2011. Celandine or “wart plant”. Andiñuela de Somoza, Spain © AEEH
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  • Ethno-botanical remedies (Ecuador)
    2016. Quichua midwife returning from the herb garden, Napo (Ecuador)  © AEEH
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  • Votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    c. 1785. Girl offered to the Reclining Christ for her healing after an accident, Palencia (Spain).
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  • Barbers, votive offerings and healing rites (Spain)
    400 [BC.]. Bronze votive offering showing teeth. Iberian culture, Sanctuary at Collado de los Jardines. Jaén (Spain) © Museo Arqueológico Nacional
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  •  Amulets for giving birth (Spain) 
    1950- 2000. Ribbon for protecting parturient women, Tortosa, Tarragona (Spain) © Museo del traje.
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  • Mystical-botanical protection against the risks of giving birth (Spain)
    Rose of Jericho, Huete. Cuenca (Spain) © Museo del traje.
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  • Between superstition and adornment: amulet against the evil eye (Spain)
    1650. Higa made of jet, protection against the evil eye, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
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  • Combining paganism and religion: belt with amulets
    1867. Belt with amulets against the evil eye, Torrico, Toledo (Spain) © Museo del Traje.
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  • Protection for the wealthy
    1800-1930. Silver siren. Amulet against the evil eye. Cataluña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje.
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  • Amulets against diseases of livestock (Spain)
    1925. Livestock also needs protecting, Cedeira, La Coruña (Spain)  © Museo del Traje
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