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Halter

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a metal halter with a leather strap used for fastening and leading a horse. It is put on a horse's head and mouth to aid in controlling the horse easily. It is made by a konso blacksmith by putting a metal on fire until it turns red hot then cut into several pieces welded together to attain it shape. A leather strap is tied on it to enable the rider in controlling horse.

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  • Title: Halter
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Halter
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron & Leather
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Lugama
  • Community: Boran
  • Collection Date: 1997-02-13
  • Collected By: Ali Wario
National Museums of Kenya

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