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Bird Trap

1968

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Trap made of sticks from the "Mithatah" tree by young boys. Tied with thread made from the 'Murenda" tree. The trap is baited inside and propped up. The bird threads on the trigger stick covered in grain to trap descends on it for working. Used only by young boys to catch birds which they eat.

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  • Title: Bird Trap
  • Date Created: 1968
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bird Trap
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ikerege
  • Community: Embu- Kichugu Clan
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-29
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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