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Drum

1966

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Thi is a drum used for traditional dances called "kirumbithi" and women dance their own dance called "Fungo". They are not sold but made for own use. Made of the 'Mutu" tree, cut and shaped by an axe and holed by Teso from blacksmith. The skin is from goat skin and the thread is from coconut peeled from tree leaves.

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  • Title: Drum
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Drum
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather/ Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Vumi
  • Community: Bajuu
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-01
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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