Game Stick (Club)

1970

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a long stick about 23 inches long obtained locally and made by adult men. The decoration is made of aluminium bits pounded into the head of the club. The design only is for beauty. Used by who can throw farthest.

Details

Title: Game Stick (Club)
Date Created: 1970
Location: Kenya
Type: Game Stick (Club)
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Rungu (Object)- Biro (Game)
Community: Endo (Marakwet)
Collection Date: 1974-03-14
Collected By: Madeline

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