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Pair of sandals

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A pair of sandals made of leather obtained from the thick neck skin of a big bull(ntathima) and crafted by a male craftsman. It was not sold in the market but exchanged for food. The sandals are worn to protect the feet from thorns on safari.

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  • Title: Pair of sandals
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Iratu bia ndwara
  • Community: Tigania
  • Collection Date: 1971-07-27
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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