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Awl

1939

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

An awl with a wooden handle. Used for piercing/making holes on leather and gourds. Made by women who are married already.

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Title: Awl
Date Created: 1939
Location: Kenya
Type: Awl
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Community: Embu
Collection Date: 1969-11-27
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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