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Scorpion sandals, Abyan, Yemen
1980s–1990s
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
Pair of brown leather men's sandals in size 8. Traditional style of Abyan, southern Yemen. With suede leather uppers, rubber soles and metal buckles. The front of the sandal comprises two flaps with circular pierced decoration. Two adjustable buckles, one on the top and the other at the back, tighten the sandal when worn.
The flaps on these sandals are said to frighten away snakes and scorpions when the man walks.
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Details
- Title: Scorpion sandals, Abyan, Yemen
- Date Created: 1980s–1990s
- Location Created: Yemen
- Physical Dimensions: Length: 29 centimetres Width: 17.5 centimetres (widest part of flap) Weight: 460 grammes (both shoes together)
- Provenance: Gift of Leila Ingrams
- Type: Sandals
- External Link: 2011,6039.5.a-b
- Medium: Leather with artificial suede upper, rubber and metal
- Copyright: © The Trustees of The British Museum
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