umutundiro

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Meaning

objects, such as stones or nails, that a traditional healer pretends to draw out of a swollen part of the body during a healing ritual.

Good to know

stones, nails, etc. which witch doctor pretends to take from swollen place on body

Examples

• Umupfumu yakuye umutundiro mu gikanuka c'umurwayi.The healer drew the object out of the patient's swelling.
• Abantu bamwe baremera ko umutundiro urakiza.Some people believe the ritual object heals.
• Uwo mutundiro wari ibuye rito.That healer's object was a small stone.

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