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Horn

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Rigid and curved antelope horn partially covered with cowhide and with a leather strap made by married men. They use it during soreo and new moon ceremony to call the elders to nabo or the people together for sore or any emergencies. During the new moon ceremony the horn is blown when the ceremony has been completed. Originally the horns were made from ivory.

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  • Title: Horn
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Horn
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather & Horn
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Arap
  • Community: Rendille
  • Collection Date: 1978-08-06
  • Collected By: Colvin
National Museums of Kenya

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