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Knife and sheath

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a knife and sheath of wood, iron and ox-hide used by elders on ceremonial occasions. It is worn at the waist.

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  • Title: Knife and sheath
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Knife and Sheath
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Umuhio
  • Community: Abagusii, Kisii, Gusii
  • Collection Date: 1938-04
  • Collected By: Capt Mckiag
National Museums of Kenya

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