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Milk Gourd

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a small milk gourd made by women, the lid is made from Njanuti tree, has a woven neck coming from Laparwai tree roots and the handle from cowhide.. This gourd is used by everyone to drink milk.

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  • Title: Milk Gourd
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Milk Gourd
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Gourd
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mala
  • Community: Njemps
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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