Leather Rope

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a rope made from cow skin with hair on it. The skin is removed from a slaughtered cow then twisted after applying oil to soften it. It is used for tying camel's by men.

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Title: Leather Rope
Location: Kenya
Type: Leather Rope
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Community: Boran

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