Gyro Top

1969-12

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Gyro top consisting of a small mango pip with a hole through the centre, threaded on a string. Made by men mostly made them and used by children of both sexes.

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Title: Gyro Top
Date Created: 1969-12
Location: Kenya
Type: Gyro Top
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Mango Seed
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ngalala(Lower Pokomo), Nyalilo (Upper Pokomo)
Community: Wabuu Lower Pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-12
Collected By: Robert Bunger

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