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Adze/Axe

1949/1969

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Axe which is used to hollow out the logs for beehives. It is used as an adze (with 90 degree turn) for cutting the inside of a log or as adze/axe (with a 45 degree angle) for cutting the sides of the log. It was not used like an axe at 0 degree.. Made by men and used by men and premorans. The handle is made from "Kitandusta" tree. The blade made by the Kunono/Maasai blacksmith near ololung, Narok District.

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  • Title: Adze/Axe
  • Date Created: 1949/1969
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Adze/Axe
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Sinjot
  • Community: Dorobo
  • Collection Date: 1969-04-27
  • Collected By: Rod Blackburn
National Museums of Kenya

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