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Two slings made of sisal fibre. The old one has been repaired and strengthened by biting interwoven with fine goatskins thongs. The new ones all had one side (but not the same side). Made from the bark of the "Nguno" tree and used mainly by boys and made by women.
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- Title: Slings
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Slings
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Reeds
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Gikotha
- Community: Mbeere
- Collection Date: 1970-11
- Collected By: Jean Brown
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