Bleeding bow and arrow

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The bow is made from chebunowo tree and the bow string from threads of a plastic sack.Bleeding arrowheads are made from three inches long nails. The arrow sticks are made from bamboo. It is used for bleeding animals.

Details

Title: Bleeding bow and arrow
Location: Kenya
Type: Bleeding bow and arrows
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Sisal
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kaplongin and longin
Community: Keiyo
Collection Date: 1976-07-12
Collected By: A.K Cheptum

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