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Basket

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A twisted basket made by women from the strings of sisal fibres. The latter is cut from the tree. It is usually patterned with strings dyed with red ochre and charcoal. The straps are made of cowhide and it is used by women to carry vegetables, bananas, grain and flour.

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  • Title: Basket
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Basket
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Sisal
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Syondo
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1969-06-11
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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