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Storage gourd
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
This gourd is made by nyachumba (man) from a lisosa plant. The gourd is taken from the plant when ripe then left to dry for two weeks after which water is put into it to stay on. It is then washed, ready to be used for storage.
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Details
- Title: Storage gourd
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Storage gourd
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Gourd
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Ekei
- Community: Gusii
- Collection Date: 1976-03-20
- Collected By: A.cheptum
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