Water Basket

1958

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This woven water container is made of sticks from 'malmal' tree and cow thongs.It is made water tight by repeatedly smoking it with pieces of wood of 'korasumi' tree which is gummy. It is used for fetching and carrying water often on camels for long journeys.

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Title: Water Basket
Date Created: 1958
Location: Kenya
Type: Water Basket
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Sofa
Community: Somali
Collection Date: 1969-07-03
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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