Sword

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a sword with a long narrow blade about three inches with a midrib. The wooden handle is covered with the narrow portion of a cow's tail. It is made by a blacksmith. It is used during fights.

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Title: Sword
Location: Kenya
Type: Sword
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Lufu
Community: Taita
Collection Date: 1970-01-17
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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