Swahili. Pair of Shoes (Witu), late 19th century. Wood, 3 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 4 in. (9.5 x 27.3 x 10.2 cm). Gift of Lucy Addoms, 30.1225a-b. Creative Commons-BY.

Pair of Shoes (Witu)

late 19th century

Swahili

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Swahili
Classification: Clothing
Formatted Medium: Wood
Medium: wood
Locations: Place made: Kenya
Period: Bajun style of the Northern Swahili Coast
Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 4 in. (9.5 x 27.3 x 10.2 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 30.1225a-b

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Pair of Shoes (Witu)

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