Razor

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a triangular shaped iron razor made by men from a piece of scrap iron sharpened with a stone. It is used by both men and women for shaving beards.

Details

Title: Razor
Location: Kenya
Type: Razor
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Olmoronga
Community: Maasai
Collection Date: 1969-03-01
Collected By: E.J.B

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