Peg (msuruaki) for a Sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Wooden object with a carved head at the top and a cylindrical base. The head is carved to resemble a bird, with a long neck, and a beak-like mouth. The head is angled to the right. The object is brown with darker brown and lighter brown accents. A carved protrusion on the left side of the head, resembling a wing or tail. A hole at the bottom of the cylindrical base. A decorative band around the middle of the object. Gray gradient background.