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Half calabash

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A full calabash cut into half, the contents inside removed, ashes put in them and left in the sun for six days. The ashes are removed afterwards and cleaned. The calabash is used to drink milk and porridge or water.

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  • Title: Half calabash
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Gourd
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mongwo
  • Community: Endo
  • Collection Date: 1978-04-08
  • Collected By: S.Somjee & J.Kasagam
National Museums of Kenya

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