Arrow

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a bird arrow of hide fixed to the shaft when damp and dries on firmly. It is used by pre-circumcision candidates wandering about shooting birds for headdress.

Details

Title: Arrow
Location: Kenya
Type: Arrow
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Stick, feathers
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Community: Ngurumani
Collection Date: 1967-09-09

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