Bag

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A flat leather bag made by Ogiek women from goat skin and used to carry or store posho(grain). When carrying it, they used long straps to tie around each side of the bag and over the shoulders. This type of bag is also used by Maasai and Kipsigis but not this typical shape.

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Title: Bag
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Pusiex
Community: Ogiek(Dorobo)
Collection Date: 1969-07-05
Collected By: Rod Blackburn

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