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This basket is made by uruach from sticks of ummica tree. The sticks are woven together after they have been dried for two days. It is made by men and used by women for carrying and storage. It is plastered with cow dung to prevent grains from going through.
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Details
- Title: Basket
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Basket
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Stick from ummica tree
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Egetonga
- Community: Gusii
- Collection Date: 1976-03-19
- Collected By: A.Cheptum
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