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Mallet

1945

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Heavy wooden mallet made by strong men from "Miria"tree. Used by men to break up trees once they have been cut down by an axe. A wedge is put and then hammered into to split it lengthwise into semblance of plant. Made on request and he is given beer in return for making it.

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  • Title: Mallet
  • Date Created: 1945
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Mallet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kivango and Ndibo
  • Community: Embu-Mthara Clan
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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