Tool for holding handle

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

It is made red hot and hammered into the wood. The axe head is from serap iron. The haft is from the wood of muzahe tree. It is used by both men and women.

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Title: Tool for holding handle
Location: Kenya
Type: Tool for holding handle
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Muhini
Community: Giriama
Collection Date: 1970-11-02
Collected By: E.J.B

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