PLATE XLl 
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Charms; Ketab, Hegab. or 
A ch.irm against the evil eye uml evil spirits. >.onipi!ed by one of ilie 
physicians l>i tlie late M Mini ami presented tu nie by liis son 
The square i-ase contains tlic Kl i AH ••r written charm ; tlie small sack 
a preparation of roots (composition unknown) 
This charm is dcsit'ncil to wear round the arm above the elbow. As also 
Nos. 'i ,and 4 
W ritlCMl. For .h--.:::--. 1o be flllllllol 
Written. Against tlie sting of scorpions 
Three written charms designed to c:ause im]>otence in others, tbie is buried 
in a neiglibounng gr.ivi ; thr other two being si,-:retly laid under tin.- 
subject's bed 
Written, Ag.iinsi heada.'lie 
\\ ritten. Against lootli.iche 
W ritten. Against h:-.i<laclie 
A Love amulet. Four written iharms. two worn on a level with tlie breasts ; 
two on a level with the hips. Dcstgnevl for suspension round the neck. 
As also Nos. t) to 
Waraga. (Stf />a^i S 2b4-C90; 
II. •■3 Papers." love cli.irm 
In. Ch\km .lii.iinst the F\IL Evt:. One case containing -i written paiier. llie 
secoiul some herb (?) 
11. Charm Ki-IMILES. One leather case containing Ka-sikaswii. 
root. The otlier containing a circular disc of \\'.\H Al skin (the Lizard 
b.f \N \) 
F'.i d as .1 prevention and cure against thv att.ick of reptiles. In cases 
of snake bite, tlie wound is "freshened’' by being briskly rubbed 
with the lizard skin, and then cauterised with the charred end of the 
root 
fj. Stones lr<im the grav,. of a Holy man for protection from illness and evil, ami 
to bring good luck 
la. Cli.M'.AlNHl SNAKI-: Bill One written, the other a rout (?). Designed 
to be worn round the neck 
14. Two written charms for love 
l.j, A f.ilse charm, made for a woman, very bulky and cuntaiiiiiig only vvoudcn 
blocks instead uf genuine charms 
