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Arrow head

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A small triangular arrow head made by an arrow maker who specialises in the making of them and sometimes knives. He makes them from a nail bought from a shop(duka) and cold forged. He later supplies it to the people in his area. It is use by by hawkers and may be used with poison.

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  • Title: Arrow head
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Community: Samburu Dorobo(Warges)
  • Collection Date: 1973-03-23
  • Collected By: E.J.Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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