Sword and Sheath

1914

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Thaka (Warriors) swords made by a blacksmith. The sheath is red in colour, made by another craftsman from cowhide formed round the base of "Miruru" tree. The handle is of "Murembu" wood. He used it as a protection.

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Title: Sword and Sheath
Date Created: 1914
Location: Kenya
Type: Sword and Sheath
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Iron, leather
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ncomo and Kioa
Community: Igembe
Collection Date: 1971-04-04
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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