Oil container

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This oil container is made of wood with a camel skin lid and leather strap attached to the container. It is very small with a capacity of approximately 0.38 litres. It is used to keep oil especially for oiling the gumo and toreo.

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Title: Oil container
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Camel hide, Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Udamtiulat
Community: Rendille
Collected By: Mette & Anders Grum

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