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Honey Container

1945

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A honey barrel with cowhide ends and thongs. The wood is from the "Muringa" tree. Cut with an axe and the inside cut out with "Thia" (tool). The cowhide is applied when wet and tied tightly with a string. The string is removed when the leather is held firmly onto the wood. Used by men for holding honey.

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  • Title: Honey Container
  • Date Created: 1945
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Honey Container
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kithembe
  • Community: Embu -Marigu Clan
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-28
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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