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Axe Blade

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Axe blade made by a blacksmith from iron sand. Used to cut trees and firewood.

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Title: Axe Blade
Location: Kenya
Type: Axe Blade
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ithanwa
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1971-04
Collected By: Gatiti

National Museums of Kenya

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