Twisted awl

1976

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a twisted awl made from hen rod hit square and then twisted while red-hot and driven into handle while hot air is cooled. It is used by both women and men to bore holes in leather.

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Title: Twisted awl
Date Created: 1976
Location: Kenya
Type: Twisted awl
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Katet
Community: Nandi
Collection Date: 1976-06-11
Collected By: Leon and regina oboler

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