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Drinking horn

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This drinking horn made from cow horn, wood and an iron handle, symbolizes respect among the Agikuyu. A young man going to seek a girl hand in marriage from her father would be served porridge using this cup upon arrival.

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  • Title: Drinking horn
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Drinking horn
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Animal horn, Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Rohia
  • Community: Kikuyu
  • Collection Date: 1970-12-07
National Museums of Kenya

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