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Abu

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Abu is a traditional musical instrument used by the Luo. It is made by several gourds stuck together using beeswax and tied with the bark of the 'powo' (a grewia) tree. Abu is made and blown by men during important ceremonies for entertainment.

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  • Title: Abu
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Abu
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
National Museums of Kenya

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