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TO WARD OFF THE EVIL EYE

THESE THINGS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A BABY'S CRIB, PERHAPS UNDER A
PILLOW OR SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE A STRANGER WOULDN'T SEE THEM:
A GOLD CHARM IN THE SHAPE OF A HAND WITH THE 2 FINGERS IN
THE SIGN OF HORNS,
OR A COW'S HORN MADE RED.
THE CHILD MIGHT ALSO BE DRESSED IN RED.
THESE THINGS WILL KEEP THE CHILD SAFE FROM THE EVIL EYE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye

Date learned: 10-26-1969

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