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Grinding and Rubbing Stone

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Grinding, rubbing and quartz pecking stones for shaping. The stones are collected from the river and dressed by the women. They use it for grinding grain such as maize, millet and other foods which is sometimes cooked.

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  • Title: Grinding and Rubbing Stone
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Grinding and Rubbing Stone
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Stone
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ithiga
  • Community: Mbeere
  • Collection Date: 1969-05-25
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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