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Fiddle

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The one-string fiddle is made of wood from 'mukorani' tree and the resonator covered with cowhide. It is played and made by men to accompany singing.

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Title: Fiddle
Location: Kenya
Type: Fiddle
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Leather
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Shiriri
Community: Isukha
Collection Date: 1974-10-03
Collected By: Branningan

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