Stool

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a four legged round topped stool with metal rings on its legs. These rings indicate the status of the traditional ruler. It is made from wood obeer tree. An adze is used to curve it to attain this shape.

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Title: Stool
Location: Kenya
Type: Stool
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kom Nyalwo
Community: Luo
Collection Date: 1997-03-07
Collected By: Peter Mboya

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