Top

1969-12

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Top consisting of short flat bottomed stick and a curved circle of silver painted gourd fixed on top. Made by men for children particularly small boys. The round disc is cut from a type of gourd which is found in the river.

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Title: Top
Date Created: 1969-12
Location: Kenya
Type: Top
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nsiko
Community: Wabuu Lower Pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-12
Collected By: Robert Bunger

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