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Charm

Description

Written charm to cure toothache bought from a professional witch at Kishorn, Lochcarron, and worn round the neck by a shepherd

Museum reference

H.NO 18

Object name

Associations

Kishorn, Lochcarron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Scottish Charms and Amulets / G.F. Black - PSAS 27 (1892-3), 433-526, p. 492

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