Sasah Medicine

This is recorded by the Sierra Leone National Museum as Sasah , a term for swearing medicine . It is thought to have been used by the previous owner, Ena-Kumbah, on her groundnut farm, possibly to ensure high yields, or to warn off thieves. It is made from a cotton bag, containing magical substances, herbs, or medicine.

Further Information

  • Type: Religious/ritual equipment, charms
  • Object: Sasah Medicine
  • Materials: Textile, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Temne
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1965
  • Associated Places: Bah-Buroh Village (sic), Tonkolili Disstrict (Place collected)
  • Associated People: A.B. Seisay, Freetown (Trader)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.80.02

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