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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
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