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Two spears made by a blacksmith from iron sand and handle by a nthatka(warrior) from muragua wood. It is used by warriors for fighting and dancing authi. The spears were bought from kikuyu tribesmen in 1918.
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Details
- Title: Spears
- Location: Kenya
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Iron
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Matimo
- Community: Muthatmbi
- Collection Date: 1972-01-24
- Collected By: Peter Nzuki
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