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Cup

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The clay cup is made by coiling. The clay is rolled and filled on top of each other in a particular pattern to give the desired shape. During the process, the clay is cohesive by use of water.  It is smoothened and left to dry under shade and later fired. It is used for drinking water.

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  • Title: Cup
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Cup
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Clay
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Esikombe
  • Community: Banyore
  • Collection Date: 1974-11
  • Collection: Cultural Heritage Department
  • Collected By: C.K. Olenja
National Museums of Kenya

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