Pipe

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A pipe "Kimathi" or "Mutijumbaki". Bowl of a soft volcanic stone (Lava) called "Elga", stem of "Mwaramkwari" twig with the pith removed. The bowl secured from the stem with raw calfskin purchased from Mucheke wa Katunga of Tigania Rika Kichunge (Kubai) and made by himself.

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Title: Pipe
Location: Kenya
Type: Pipe
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Leather, Clay
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kinathi or Mutijuambaki
Community: Meru
Collection Date: 1938
Collected By: V.M. McKeag

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