Snuff pot and pestle

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is snuff pot made by an old woman from red clay. It is decorated with yellow,brown and dark brown colours. It is used by women for pounding tobacco. The pestle is made by men.

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Title: Snuff pot and pestle
Location: Kenya
Type: Snuff pot and pestle
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Clay
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kibaranja
Community: Upper Pokomo
Collection Date: 1976-01-24
Collected By: A.cheptum

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