Leather bag

1963

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A large hairy skin bag sewn by man for use in fetching and carrying honey from the forest. The bag is made from the skin of a heifer killed by the owner. This kind of bag was often placed and carried on the back while transporting honey home.

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Title: Leather bag
Date Created: 1963
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Lolet
Community: Nandi
Collection Date: 1999-02-14
Collected By: J.Kassagam

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