Cursed Objects: Little Mannie

About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious origins and characteristics of a cursed object known as Little Mannie.

Discovered in a dirt basement in England this cute little figure was said to have been of Celtic origin. That was until he was put on display and identified by a visitor as a nomoli stone figure, originating from Sierra Leone, West Africa. How this 16th Century little man made his way across the world still remains a mystery, but one thing's for sure he's a very mischievous wee thing. Contact Us: Website: www.scottishandscared.com Email: scottishandscared@gmail.com Instagram: @scottishandscaredpod

People in this episode

Host: Scottish & Scared Podcast

Topics covered

• cursed objects
• Celtic origin
• mischievous figure
• mystery
• cultural artifacts

Keywords

• cursed objects
• Little Mannie
• Celtic
• nomoli stone
• mischievous
• mystery
• 16th Century

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: nomoli stone figure

Places: England, Sierra Leone, West Africa

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