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Charm Against Thieves

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Charm made by an old man magician. Made from plants called "Mugere and "Muoro" which are cut with a knife and three strips of the bark. Cut off with stick and taken round and then left at the small entrance gate. This will ensure that no onje will steal from that shamba.They were never sold but the magician is given one goat for his work when the crops have been successfully harvested. This charm consists of four sticks.

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  • Title: Charm Against Thieves
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Charm Against Thieves
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Sticks
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kiingo Kia Mugunda Muvoria
  • Community: Embu-Mtwanjiru Clan
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-28
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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