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Honey bag

1966

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Leather bag used for collecting and transporting honey from hives in the forest. It is worn over the shoulder and under the opposite arm. It is made by women from red duiker skin. Men bring the hide, cut it to shape and the women take off the hair and sew it.

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  • Title: Honey bag
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Motoget
  • Community: Dorobo(ogiek)
  • Collection Date: 1969-05-27
  • Collected By: Rod Blackburn
National Museums of Kenya

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