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Calling Horn

1945

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a horn from an animal called "Nkurungu" which is hunted by the "Nthaka (is the warrior age group). Made by old men and used by women during circumcision ceremonies. The boys use the larger horns

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  • Title: Calling Horn
  • Date Created: 1945
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Caling Horn
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Horn
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Thaigu
  • Community: Tigania
  • Collection Date: 1971-07-31
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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