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Sub-Saharan Africa

Lucky Charms of Zimbabwe

9 charms from this country

Charm Traditions in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Shona and Ndebele peoples carry deep traditions of ancestral veneration through which the spirits of the deceased communicate through spirit mediums (svikiro) and n'anga (traditional healers). The Zimbabwe bird — a carved soapstone fish eagle found at Great Zimbabwe — is the national symbol and an ancient emblem of royal protective power. Specific stones, animal parts, and plants are used in protective ngozi charms.

The Ndebele, originally from South Africa's Zulu tradition, maintain their own protective beadwork traditions. Christianity is widely practiced and crosses and rosary beads are common protective objects. The lion — national animal — carries deep associations of protective ancestral power in both Shona and Ndebele tradition.

Popular Charms in Zimbabwe

A beautifully detailed sterling silver crucifix with a finely sculpted corpus and ornate cross design
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Protection
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Crucifix

Early Christianity (Rome)

The Crucifix — a cross bearing the corpus (body) of Christ — is the central symbol of Christianity and one of the most powerful protective charms in the Western world.

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A classic black obsidian rosary with a silver crucifix, each bead polished to a deep luster
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Protection
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Rosary Beads

Medieval Europe

Rosary beads are the most recognizable Catholic prayer tool in the world, used by hundreds of millions for meditative prayer, protection, and the invocation of divine grace.

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Glossy white cowrie shells arranged in a decorative pattern on a dark cloth
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Wealth
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Cowrie Shell

West Africa

Ancient African currency and fertility symbol used across the continent for centuries.

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Ornate wooden African ceremonial mask with geometric patterns, raffia fringe, and applied metal decorations
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Protection
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African Mask

Sub-Saharan Africa

Ceremonial mask used across Africa to embody spirits, invoke divine forces, and transform the masked dancer into a sacred intermediary.

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Carved wooden zebra figure with natural black and white stripe painting, standing pose on oval base
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General
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Botswana Zebra Charm

Botswana

The zebra — Botswana's national animal — representing balance, individuality within community, and the beauty of the African savanna.

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Beaded Ndebele doll with geometric red, yellow, and blue patterns and extended beaded neck rings
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Love
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Ndebele Doll

South Africa / Zimbabwe

Fertility doll adorned with colorful geometric Ndebele beadwork, used in coming-of-age and marriage ceremonies.

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Sangoma divination objects including bones, shells, and small carved pieces spread on woven grass mat
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General
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Sangoma Bone Set

Southern Africa

The sacred divination set of the sangoma healer — bones, shells, and objects that reveal hidden truths.

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Small leather muti pouch tied with sinew, decorated with beads, hanging from natural twine
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Protection
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Muti Charm Bag

Southern Africa

Traditional Southern African medicine pouch containing protective and healing herbs and sacred substances.

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Carved wooden African Fish Eagle with distinctive white head and spread wings in flying pose, natural wood finish
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Success
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Zambian Eagle

Zambia

The African Fish Eagle of Zambia — supreme symbol of freedom, clear vision, and leadership above the ordinary.

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