Base for a sandal (mtalawanda / mtawanda) or Clog (kiatu cha mti)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Wooden object with a curved top and two cylindrical legs. The top is flat and curved, with an engraved pattern on it. The legs are thick and cylindrical, with vertical grooves carved into them. The object is made of dark brown wood and has a smooth finish. It is sitting on a gray surface, with a shadow underneath it. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The object appears to be a traditional wooden sandal or clog base, also known as a mtalawanda or mtawanda or kiatu cha mti.