Bag

1910

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Large leather bag with straps made by old men from the skin of antelope and sewn with strips of the same skin. They are used by old men for carrying meat, magic things, snuff containers, and personal ornaments.

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Title: Bag
Date Created: 1910
Location: Kenya
Type: Bag
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Mboro
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1969-05-30
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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