Wooden simis

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wooden simis with a sharp and pointed ends made from a tree trunk cut and carved to shape. It is used by the creator as a weapon to defend himself against enemies.

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Title: Wooden simis
Location: Kenya
Type: Wooden simis
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nkuleet
Community: Samburu
Collection Date: 1999-08-30
Collected By: John Buliyar

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