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AF2359

From: Kenya | British East Africa | Ukamba

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2359
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Akamba
Provenience Kenya | British East Africa | Ukamba
Section African
Materials Horn (animal part) | Iron | Resin (material)
Description

Hunting. Antelope horn, chain attached. "Made by witch doctor, and sold for one goat. Used in hunting and for protection against dangerous animals." Gum in end.

Length 30.5 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Lawson S. Propst and William Wight, 1916

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