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Stool

1967

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This small four legged stool joined at the bottom by a square, is the typical "Boni" stool. Made from Merwi wood by men who are woodworkers (Fundis). Two other trees (Kurag and Sheshublu tree) are used for steelmaking. The colour applied to the stool is obtained from "Kekukwe" tree. The stool is used by everybody (both men and women).

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  • Title: Stool
  • Date Created: 1967
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Stool
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Minerwi
  • Community: Boni
  • Collection Date: 1969-09-23
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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