Leather case

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A large and light coloured leather case carried by old men of the Njuri group from skin provided from the group feast. It is used to hold meat, tobacco and a small knife. The Njuri is a secret society of older men.

Details

Title: Leather case
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kiondo
Community: Igembe
Collection Date: 1971-04-04
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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