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Sword

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This traditional weapon is made of a wooden haft and a metallic head and used by warriors during warfare (for offence and defence).

Details

Title: Sword
Location: Kenya
Type: Sword
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron & Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Omoro bwenkuro
Community: Gusii
Collection Date: 1975-11-27
Collected By: J.Kasagam

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