Adze

1967

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is an adze made (metal) by a blacksmith of Chesegon fixed or fitted to the curved wood by the owner. Used by artist or wood curvers to make wooden containers such as for milking and drinking beer.

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Details

Title: Adze
Date Created: 1967
Location: Kenya
Type: Adze
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Wosek
Community: Endo
Collection Date: 1978-04-08
Collected By: S.Somjee and J.Kasagam

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