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Milk Gourd

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a milk gourd made and used by women. This gourd grows wild and is collected by women. It has cowskin thongs and a basketry rim. The stopper is carved wood with a small straight handle.

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  • Title: Milk Gourd
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Milk Gourd
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Gourd
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Elkarau
  • Community: El Molo
  • Collection Date: 1971
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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