Charm

1950

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a twig of the "Mukenia"tree and two seeds which means happiness, one other thin twig all threaded on string and joined with a strip of cowhide. Made by medicine men and worn by sick people to cure them.

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Title: Charm
Date Created: 1950
Location: Kenya
Type: Charm
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Twigs
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nthitu Ya Mundo Mugo
Community: Mberre
Collection Date: 1971-09-27
Collected By: Jevasio Muciri

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