Fat Pot

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a wooden pot of various shape. It is decorated by burning and have a small handle. It is used by the El Molo as a fat container. The fat is eaten and also rubbed on the skin.

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Title: Fat Pot
Location: Kenya
Type: Fat Pot
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather, Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Nabur
Community: El Molo
Collection Date: 1969-05-14
Collected By: Jean Brown

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Africa El Molo people Kenya Leather Wood