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Two Axes

1939

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two axes which the heads are made by a blacksmith from scrap iron. Made on request. A person who wanted any of these axes would take to the blacksmith. He would pay in exchange of food, honey and beer. Some of which was used ritually in forging. The handles are made from wood of Muria trees. Used by everybody for cutting trees and clearing bushes.

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  • Title: Two Axes
  • Date Created: 1939
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Two Axes
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron, Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mathananwa (Plural), Kathanwa (Singular)
  • Community: Embu- Marigu Clan
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-28
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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