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Wooden jar

1966

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A wooden container made from wood cut from the stem of muamese tree and was prepared by the husband of Alina Adhi, who used a knife to carve it. The carrier is made of cowhide ropes. Men usually drink from these jars but they never drink from the small ones which are regarded for young children. It is normally kept near the wall of any Ormas house.

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  • Title: Wooden jar
  • Date Created: 1966
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood & Hide
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Puteo
  • Community: Orma
  • Collection Date: 1975-11-27
  • Collected By: J.Kasagam
National Museums of Kenya

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