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Honey gourd

1980

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

The mouth of a mature gourd fruit is cut with a knife and water poured inside to stay for ten days then poured out and cleaned for use. The handle is made from leather strap and manila spring bound together at the top with brass wire. The lid is made from the bark of kuskusya plant used only for carrying and storing honey beer.

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  • Title: Honey gourd
  • Date Created: 1980
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Gourd
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Gourd
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Kom
  • Community: Tugen
  • Collection Date: 1982-07-27
  • Collected By: A.K Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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