Basket

1958

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A triangular shaped basket made by old men from the fronds of mkoma(doum palm) plaited into strips sewn together using a small wooden needle. This basket is used to hold leg rattles worn by young men.

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Details

Title: Basket
Date Created: 1958
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Fronds
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nkoba
Community: Pokomo
Collection Date: 1976-01-23
Collected By: A.K.Cheptum

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