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Marriage Basket

1928

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This customary and prestigious basket was made by women and generally used by girls at marriage.Thread is from MUAMBA tree.

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Title: Marriage Basket
Date Created: 1928
Location: Kenya
Type: Marriage basket
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Reed, hide, bells
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Thungi ya mutwawa
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1969-06-20
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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