Milk Flask

1970

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Made of "Edwoite'' wood, the cap is of cowhide and the sling, thongs are of Camel skin. The cowrie shells are bought from a trader in Baragoi. Made by women but used by all people for holding milk and water when travelling on foot.

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Title: Milk Flask
Date Created: 1970
Location: Kenya
Type: Milk Flask
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Cowhide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Epanikach
Community: Turkana
Collection Date: 1970-08-07
Collected By: M. D Gwynne

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