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Root

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Roots kept beside bed to prevent miscarriage when a woman is pregnant. It is used in subsequent pregnancies. When the woman gives birth the baby plays with the root until he/she turns five years old. Afer the woman is past child bearing she passes it on to her daughter. The root is obtained from chasikitian named koche-poriot.

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  • Title: Root
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Root
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Root
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Tukowkoio
  • Community: Pokot
  • Collection Date: 1974-08
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