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Tether

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Cowhide thong used to tether a cow. Tied on the neck or one leg to lead it to grazing. Made by women and used by everybody.

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Title: Tether
Location: Kenya
Type: Tether
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Cowhide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Rigoita
Community: Tugen
Collection Date: 1971-10-11
Collected By: Jean Brown

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