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Canoe

1971-02

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Canoe made of ambatch tied together with wild sisal (Rapai). Made by men who say there is not much ambatch left and it is small. A boat will last for 6 months if was well looked after. The stern is called "Sandi" and is open now days, the plow is called "Kwee". The men sit on the loose pieces of ambatch and used two wooden paddles. Used by men to fish in Lake Baringo.

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  • Title: Canoe
  • Date Created: 1971-02
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Canoe
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Bao Bab Stem
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kaldich
  • Community: Njemps
  • Collection Date: 1971-07-27
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
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