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This container is made and used by old men from the muinga tree. The two types of cowhide used for the ends and also reams are from the same skin, the green skin is placed in position on the container and the whole dried off in the shade.

Details

  • Title: Honey container
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Honey container
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Kithembe kya uki wa nzuki
  • Community: Dorobo
  • Collection Date: 1969-06-21
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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