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Stolen treasures stuck in the US after State imposed hefty tax

The repatriation of treasured Mijikenda cultural artefacts, locally known as vigango, from the US has stalled after the Government imposed a heavy tax on them.

Vigango, which are held in awe and esteem, are wooden artefacts considered sacred representation of reincarnated spirits among the Miji Kenda.

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