Leather Thong

1945

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Cowhide thong made by men and used by them when hanging down beehives from the trees. If the beehive has to to be let down from a high tree several thongs are joined together.

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Title: Leather Thong
Date Created: 1945
Location: Kenya
Type: Leather Thong
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mukwa
Community: Embu (Marigu Thong)
Collection Date: 1969-11-28
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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