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Salt container

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Salt container with rolled paper lid made by Tula from a gourd. The gourd mouth is cut with a knife and water put into it. After a few days the water and contents inside it is poured out and the gourd cleaned before use. It is traditionally used in most households for keeping salt.

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  • Title: Salt container
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Paper
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Sotoblegep
  • Community: Marakwet
  • Collection Date: 1978-05-18
  • Collected By: S.Somjee & K.Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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