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Pot (11)

Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
Kigali, Rwanda

Clay pot "Ikibindi" is a household tool made by potters by mixing coarse sand that comes from crushing stones, to the clay and then crushes, dampens and kneads the mixture. After making the pot, it is decorated using a cord "Urugenyo", a thin strip of woven vegetable fibers. The finished pot is dried in the sun for two to four days before being fired in a kiln. This pot was made with the purpose of using it for drawing and keeping water. They became much more prevalent due to the influx of Geri cans.

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  • Title: Pot (11)
  • Location Created: Rwanda
  • Type: Pottery
  • Original Source: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
  • Rights: Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy
  • Medium: Clay,coarse sand
Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy

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