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Object Number
30-66-50/H1312
Display Title
Ngalungu (medicine)
Descriptions
Object Description
Ngalungu, medicine used to prevent conception during the period warriors and maidens live together
Inventory Description
Bag of small twigs.
Classification
- Floral
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Wagogo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tanzania
Materials
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (3 3/8 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
10+
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-66-50/H1303 | Mukusafudi (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1306 | Muliwadimi (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1308 | Muwiganzoka (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1339 | Mukalia (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1342 | Muwale, mixed with Talanta (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1345 | Mungenge (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1351 | Muwokowoko (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1364 | Umalile (msamba, medicine), used before a journey |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1361 | Mwitango & tobacco (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1356 | Mswilamswila (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1357 | Tandamwaka (medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
| |
| 30-66-50/H1370 | Tangrja (msamba, medicine) |
Floral
|
Tanzania
|