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This is a handled spoon with the bow decorated by incision with triangular and diamond shaped patterns. It is made by men from the wood of the kuriot tree carved by hand using a small knife. It is used for eating honey.

Details

  • Title: Spoon
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Spoon
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Muganget
  • Community: Ogiek
  • Collection Date: 1969-08-25
  • Collected By: Rod Blackburn

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