Milk Container

1969

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This wooden milk container is made from muamese tree. Men cut the trunk or stem of the tree and shape it. The wood is hollowed out from the top inwards with the help of asharep and a curved knife This type of container is used by the Orma women to keep milk for their children.

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Title: Milk Container
Date Created: 1969
Location: Kenya
Type: Milk Container
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Pute
Community: Orma
Collection Date: 1975-11-28
Collected By: J.Kasagam

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