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Rungu

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a woman's ceremonial rungu. It is made of mwangua wood. It is used as a shield during female circumcision ceremonies.

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Title: Rungu
Location: Kenya
Type: Rungu
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kachugumu
Community: Meru
Collection Date: 1938
Collected By: V.M Mckaeg

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