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Flute

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This musical flute is made from muangini(swamp) reed obtained from muangini . It consists of three carefully crafted holes easily shaped to help direct the passage of air to produce sound. It is used and played by men as a form of entertainment during leisure.

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  • Title: Flute
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Flute
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Reeds
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Mulongo
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1970-01-15
  • Collected By: G.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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