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1975.3.12.b - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag

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Object Typebag Place MadeAfrica: Kenya Date Made1975

Item Details

Object Typebag Place MadeAfrica: Kenya Date Made1975
Accession Number 1975.3.12.b Title Akamba/ Kikuyu bag Category Container Object Type bag Date Made 1975 Place Made Africa: Kenya Culture East African; East African Cultural Region East African Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques flax; sisal; leather; handwoven, twill Measurements overall: 16 x 21 cm Description Set of four twined bags of unknown fiber (linen? Sisal?) in natural colour with three dark brown bands. Leather handle/ strap

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"1975.3.12.b - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-28524. Accessed 08 Jul. 2025.

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1975.3.12 - bag

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1975.3.12.a - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag

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1975.3.12.b - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag

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1975.3.12.c - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag

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1975.3.12.d - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag

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Object Hierarchy for 1975.3.12.b - Akamba/ Kikuyu bag