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Iron Needle

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This needle is made of iron metal with a wooden haft. It is used for making holes on leather for sewing and heated to decorate gourds.

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Title: Iron Needle
Location: Kenya
Type: Iron Needle
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Sindake
Community: Kuria
Collection Date: 1967-12-02
Collected By: E.J.B

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