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Basket

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is twined baskets made from fibre. The fibe is cut and then put in a pot and boiled before being rolled by the women on their thighs to make string. The string is then twined into a basket by the method described by rowledge. It is made and used by women to carry items.

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  • Title: Basket
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Basket
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Fibre
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Kiondo
  • Community: Mbeere
  • Collected By: E.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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