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The Legend of Makinuka
Makinuka, a Chagga maiden,
was about to commit suicide because she was bearing an illegitimate child.
If a curse was brought upon the family, a witch doctor would perform a cleansing ceremony, that involved ritual use of a calabash, a wreath of shells, and a cow horn..
As with other Societies, Sacrifice of a human life was conducted to appease unhappy gods or ancestors. |
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The Dracaena – A Forgiveness Plant Traditionally, at death, the family “bursts forth” into dirge and cries... |
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Bearing Women | ||||
Traditionally, Chagga women are also involved in daily or weekly market trade of goods which often...
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The Artist, |
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