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Curving of a Lion

1959

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Carving of a lion done by a government appointed chiefs servants. Carved with a "Thia". This is a symbol of a chief hat because he wore it in his office. The carved symbol was kept by the chief in his "Thingira" (mans hut).

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  • Title: Curving of a Lion
  • Date Created: 1959
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Curving of a Lion
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Muruthi
  • Community: Kikuyu
  • Collection Date: 1969-02-11
  • Collected By: Jean Brown and Samuel Munyambu
National Museums of Kenya

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