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Bow

1967

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A bow made by old men. Made from the wood of the "Danisa" and "Alago" trees. Cut using first a panga and the finishing with a knife. The bowstring is made from sinew from a cow's back by the men. This bow was never sold in the market. Used by men to hunt wild animals using a bow.

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  • Title: Bow
  • Date Created: 1967
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bow
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood, Sisal
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Bune
  • Community: Liangulo (Watta)
  • Collection Date: 1969-08-02
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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