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Roofing material
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
The thatching is made from the coconut palm. The leaves are removed from the main leaf midrib then used as the top of the thatching. Each small leaf is bent over the midrib and connected by overstitching. It is made by women.
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Details
- Title: Roofing material
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Roofing Material
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Coconut Palms
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Mukute
- Community: Digo
- Collection Date: 1968-12-18
- Collected By: E.J.B
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