Shield

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A shield made of wood with a handle decorated with red ochre and white chalk by a craftsman.The elders in the community carry it as a symbol of authority.

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Title: Shield
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Community: Kikuyu

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