Awl

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a small ended awl used for making decorations on the aluminium clasps of necklaces made by an ironworker and burned into haft. Only men decorate the aluminium.

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Title: Awl
Location: Kenya
Type: Awl
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Community: Giriama
Collection Date: 1969-01-30
Collected By: E.J.B

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