Jembe (Hoe)

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Hoe made by a blacksmith (Sanaa) from scrap metal. The wooden haft is carved with an axe (Nasar) called "Marara". Sold in the markets a few times. Used by both men and women to cultivate their fields, also used for digging graves.

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Title: Jembe (Hoe)
Location: Kenya
Type: Jembe (Iron)
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Jamba
Community: Somali
Collection Date: 1969-07-03
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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