Caribbean Folklore: Nickernuts

Nickernuts are yellow, grey, or caramel-coloured seeds of the Warri tree in the Caribbean. These seeds have medicinal purposes and are also used to make jewellery.

Their buoyancy in water probably explains the belief that they protect from drowning.

When magic is present, it’s said that their colour changes to black.

What do you call them in your country?

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