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Mijikenda Origins: A Review of the Evidence

A paper by Martin Walsh that uses evidence from different disciplines to critique the orthodox interpretation of early Mijikenda history and the Shungwaya myth of origins. Citation: Walsh...

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Elephant Shrews and Arrow Poison

A paper by Martin Walsh discussing the use of (elephant) shrews and other magical ingredients in the preparation of Giryama (Acokanthera) arrow poison. Citation: Elephant Shrews and Arrow...

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The Degere: Forgotten Hunter-gatherers of the East African Coast

A paper by Martin Walsh describing the Degere, hunter-gatherers on East African coast now assimilated to the southern Mijikenda. Citation: Walsh, M. T. 1990. The Degere: Forgotten Hunter...

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The Vuna and the Degere: Remnants and Outcasts among the Duruma and Digo of K...

A paper by Martin Walsh describing the assimilation of the Degere and Vuna, former hunter-gatherers, to the southern Mijikenda on the East African coast. Citation: Walsh, M. T. 1992-93. ...

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Hunter-gatherers in the Hinterland of Mombasa: Notes on the Maumba of Chonyi ...

An article by Martin Walsh analysing traditions of hunter-gatherers in the hinterland of Mombasa. Citation: Walsh, M. T. 2003. Hunter-gatherers in the Hinterland of Mombasa: Notes on the ...

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A Click in Digo and its Historical Interpretation

An article by Martin Walsh describing the use of dental clicks in Digo and their possible historical origin. Citation: Walsh, M. T. 2006. A Click in Digo and its Historical Interpretation...

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