Beard Forceps

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Beard forecepts "Nkori". Made of Meru iron smelted from ore taken at "Latamoru". Used for removing hair from the body. Purchased from Mucheke wa Katunga of Tigania Rika Kichunge (Kubai) and made by himself.

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Title: Beard Forceps
Location: Kenya
Type: Beard Forcepts
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron, Leather
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nkori
Community: Meru
Collection Date: 1938
Collected By: V.M. McKeag and D.C. Meru

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