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Iron Charm

1973

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Scrap iron, When women have a stomach ache, even if they are not pregnant they rub this charm across their stomach. Made by men and used by women.

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Title: Iron Charm
Date Created: 1973
Location: Kenya
Type: Iron Charm
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ingesonobwire
Community: Marachi
Collection Date: 1974-08-03
Collected By: Bialesley

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