Bell & Medicine Horn

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The iron bell and antelope's horn are joined together with a cowskin thong. The horn is used by medicine men for keeping herbal medicine. If a person fainted the medicine man normally shakes the bell by the ear to awaken the person.

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Title: Bell & Medicine Horn
Location: Kenya
Type: Bell & Medicine Horn
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron & Hide
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kithitu
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1972-03
Collected By: Mutisya

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