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Basket

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a twined basket in natural coloured fibre with black and red stripes. Has a  piece of wood stretched across the bottom to keep it stiff and apart. It is made from strings made by women from fibre. The fibre is cut then put in a pot and boiled before being rolled into thread.  The handle is cut from cow skin. It is used by women to carry food when travelling.

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  • Title: Basket
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Basket
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Fibre
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Kavoro na kiondo
  • Community: Mbeere
  • Collection Date: 1969-05-29
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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