Shield

1950

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wooden shield made by a male craftsman and carved from "Muringa" wood and dried from the tree barks. Used by women for circumcision ceremonies and dances.

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Title: Shield
Date Created: 1950
Location: Kenya
Type: Shield
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ngaa
Community: Tigania
Collection Date: 1971-07-28
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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