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Basket

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This twined basket is made by women and used for carrying and storing foodstuff. The string is first made from sisal fibre by rolling on the thigh using the palms.

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  • Title: Basket
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Basket
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Sisal
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Kiondo
  • Community: Mbeere
  • Collection Date: 1969-05-26
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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