Milk gourd

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This gourd is decorated using red and blue beads and cowrie shells. It is used to carry water and milk while on a safari. The container is smoked before use.

Details

Title: Milk gourd
Location: Kenya
Type: Milk gourd
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Gourd
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Ghaa
Community: Dorobo
Collection Date: 1970

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