DrInking jar

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This drinking jar is made of wood from 'alan' tree. The tree is cut using an axe(masar) and curved using an adze (korima). It is used by the whole family for drinking milk or water.

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Title: DrInking jar
Location: Kenya
Type: DrInking jar
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Shika
Community: Somali
Collection Date: 1969-07-03
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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