Purse (Copper)

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a copper purse issued to "Tenonyi" by the colonial government in 1931 at "Tambach" headquarter in Endo Marakwet district. Every man over twenty five years was supposed to have this type of purse. Used by men for keeping identity papers and other important documents.

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Title: Purse (Copper)
Location: Kenya
Type: Purse (Copper)
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Copper
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kipande
Community: Keiyo
Collection Date: 1976-07-23
Collected By: A.K. Cheptum

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