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Headrest

1959

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This wooden headrest is made by a male craftsman from koloa tree and used by women for sleeping.

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Title: Headrest
Date Created: 1959
Location: Kenya
Type: Headrest
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Nachar
Community: Pokot
Collection Date: 1980-03-08
Collected By: J.Kazajam

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