Leather bag

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Leather bag made from buffalo hide folded while still wet and edges stitched. When dry the hairs are removed using a metal scraper. It is used by all for storing food stuff and other personal effects.

Details

Title: Leather bag
Location: Kenya
Type: Leather bag
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather & Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Orbene
Community: Maasai
Collection Date: 1999-01-12
Collected By: John R. Buhyar

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