Child Carriers

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Carriers for strapping a baby to the mothers back for carrying around. The lower part is tied round the waist while the other is tied above the breasts. It is made by women from sheepskin.

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Title: Child Carriers
Location: Kenya
Type: Child Carriers
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Anapet
Community: Turkana
Collection Date: 1971-12-05
Collected By: E.J.Brown

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