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Swords

1920

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two wooden trumpets with separate ends (one gourd) long piece of wood known as "Mulungu" or "Muangi", they are got from a place called "Muangini". The bell ends is known as "Kisungula" of "Kikuu" (voice of th trumpet). Used to warn people of emergency or call them to war. Made and used by men.

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  • Title: Swords
  • Date Created: 1920
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Swords
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood, Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Miandi
  • Community: Taveta
  • Collection Date: 1970-01-15
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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