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Iron charm

1974

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Charm made from scrap iron by a blacksmith and worn around the neck by children when she/he is being named or sick.

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Title: Iron charm
Date Created: 1974
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Akhayayi khabana
Community: Marachi
Collection Date: 1974-08-03
Collected By: Gramly

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