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Ceremonial Stick

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Long forked stick made by old medicine men from the "Muhumbi" tree only. It is made using a big knife. Used by old medicine men and kept near the mzee's bed always ready for any burial ceremonies when the old medicine men dance a special dance called "Ganga". Was never sold at all but it may be lend to a fellow old medicine man for a ceremony in his nearby village.

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  • Title: Ceremonial Stick
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Ceremonial Stick
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Simbo Ya Wa Desa
  • Community: Zubaki, Pokomo (Upper Pokomo)
  • Collection Date: 1969-07-16
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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