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Fly whisk

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Fly whisk used by men to keep flies away. It is used as an ornament by women during traditional dances and circumcision ceremonies. It is made from the tail of a bull or ox.Also decorated with small coil of red, orange and white beads.

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  • Title: Fly whisk
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Fly whisk
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Tail
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Obosugunia
  • Community: Gusii
  • Collection Date: 1969-06-05
  • Collected By: E.Ong'esa
National Museums of Kenya

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