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Fish Trap

1958

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This cone shaped fish basket is made by the men from the sticks of the "Luvongolo" tree and joined together with Mkoma (Dome palm) leaf fibre. Normally made on request and used by men for fishing. The basket is held and put over the fish.

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  • Title: Fish Trap
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Fish Trap
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Palm Sticks.
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kizi
  • Community: Zubaki, Pokomo (Upp. Pokomo)
  • Collection Date: 1969-07-19
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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