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Stirrers

1969

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a spoon shaped (without a bowl), wooden stirring stick . Made by men from the wood of the "Mukawe" tree, it is cut entirely and made with a panga. Used generally by women for stirring food. Was never sold in the market but made free for friends or neighbours.

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  • Title: Stirrers
  • Date Created: 1969
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Stirrer
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mutiko
  • Community: Taveta
  • Collection Date: 1970-01-16
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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