Tree of Koma

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Elders are responsible for this special tree koma muhuma grown in the bush and used for giving advice by spirits of deceased persons after their death.

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Title: Tree of Koma
Location: Kenya
Type: Tree of Koma
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Koma muhumba tree
Community: Giriama
Collection Date: 1971-10-30
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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