Rope

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Coil of rope made by men from banana and mkoma(down palm) leaves. It is used by men to whirl round to chase birds eating grains and maranders from their pets.

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Title: Rope
Location: Kenya
Type: Rope
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Banana leaves
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Teo
Community: Pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-07-19
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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