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Horse clothes

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Small dome shaped structure made of sticks from the balbala tree(combre butyrosum combretaceae) tied with strings and twine made from lashit. It is made by women and used by them. Incense is put inside the dome and childrens clothes are dried over it. The women also sit over it holding up their skirts so that the sweet smelling fumes will make smell. it is done mostly after intercourse.

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  • Title: Horse clothes
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Horse clothes
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Sticks
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Sungul
  • Community: Boni
  • Collection Date: 1969-09-23
  • Collected By: G.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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