Mortar

1941

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a mortar that is cut and hollowed out using an axe. Made and used by old men to prepare snuff. It was never sold in the market and exchanged for two goats when requested.

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Title: Mortar
Date Created: 1941
Location: Kenya
Type: Mortar
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mutiri
Community: Tigania
Collection Date: 1971-07-29
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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