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Chamalongo is divination system used in Palo Mayombe. similar to the Table of Ifa used in Santeria. Chamalongo uses coconut shells painted black on one side, white on the other. the system is used primarily to determine one's initiatory path.

Pronunciation: Shah-mah-long-gow • (noun)

Alternate Spellings: Palo Myombe, Palo Monte

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