Dance Whisk

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The whisk is made from hair from a wild animal called Ngati (Buffalo). It is made by old men and is used by them when taking part in the dance called MUTHONGOSI.

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Title: Dance Whisk
Location: Kenya
Type: Dance Whisk
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Sisal, Animal Hair
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Gichuthe
Community: Kikuyu
Collection Date: 1969-07
Collected By: Virginia Muthoni

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