Milk Container

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Milk container made by the women at Lokilipi, a nearby mountain.Made from the wod of the Akadeli tree and camel hide. The long top is used as a cup to drink the milk from. It is mainly used by women. Decorated with red ochre and grease.

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Title: Milk Container
Location: Kenya
Type: Milk Container
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, camel hide
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Nyadeli
Community: Turkana
Collection Date: 1969-05-14
Collected By: E.J.B

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