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Granary

1974

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Millet sticks used for the base of conical shaped roof which is thatched and covers a large container. The basket like container is made by continuous twisting of the soft sticks. The container is held by crossed branches on the base and two sides. Used for food storage mainly various kinds of grains.

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  • Title: Granary
  • Date Created: 1974
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Granery
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Sticks, Grass, Feathers
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Dero
  • Community: Luo
  • Collection Date: 1974
  • Collected By: Onyango Obere
National Museums of Kenya

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