Bow

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a bow made by men from kuiot wood. The bowstring is from the cowhide skin which is twisted when wet. It is smeared with ghee to keep it waterproof. It is used by men for hunting and fighting.

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Title: Bow
Location: Kenya
Type: Bow
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood,Sisal
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kuiyanda inet
Community: Kipsigis
Collection Date: 1970-10-24
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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Africa Kenya Kipsigis people Shooting Wood