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Dance board

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is made of wood and metal rings attached to form a rattle. It is used by men to maintain rhythm while dancing. Every man makes his own for dancing during a circumcision ceremony dance called mugari. It is also sometimes used by the leaders of the dance to keep time.

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  • Title: Dance board
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Dance board
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood & Iron
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Rukongoro
  • Community: Chuka
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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