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Two Axes

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

These axes are made by old men and used by all for cutting trees. Handles are made from the "Kiuuku" tree and they are sold in local markets.

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Title: Two Axes
Location: Kenya
Type: Axe
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron, Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ithoka
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1969-06-18
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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