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This long thin curved slither of horn is attached to a leather bracelet made from horn by men. The men wear it on their wrist to help protect them from the slapping of the bow string.

Details

  • Title: Wrist guard
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Wrist guard
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather,Horn
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Engadalamet
  • Community: Dorobo
  • Collection Date: 1969-12
  • Collected By: Rob Blackburn

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