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Fly Whisks

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two fly whisk made of cow tail which is put on a wooden handle while the skin is still wet then dries firmly. It is made by men and used by old men of kiama almost as a symbol of status. Fly Whisk are also used by men of all ages during whilst dancing nguru, mutunguci and kibata dances.

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  • Title: Fly Whisks
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cowtail,Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Icuthi
  • Community: Kikuyu
  • Collection Date: 1969-02-11
  • Collected By: Samuel M unyamba
National Museums of Kenya

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