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Knife and sheath

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a knife and sheath of wood, iron and ox-hide used by elders on ceremonial occasions. It is worn at the waist.

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Title: Knife and sheath
Location: Kenya
Type: Knife and Sheath
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Umuhio
Community: Abagusii, Kisii, Gusii
Collection Date: 1938-04
Collected By: Capt Mckiag

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