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Child Carriers

National Museums of Kenya

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. At times a larger skin is folded and stitched through near the top to hold the pieces together.

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

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