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Trumpet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This a trumpet made by a male craftsman from the soft root of the Mukorwe tree. Used by Nthaka (Warriors) for calling people to ceremonies.

Details

Title: Trumpet
Location: Kenya
Type: Trumpet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Trumpet
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Choro
Community: Muthambi
Collection Date: 1972-01-25
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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