Wooden Spoon

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wooden spoon carved by craftsmen using a one sided knife(Birawa) and finished and decorated with a small knife. Was never sold in the markets and carved for free on request. Used by everyone to stir food and eat.

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Title: Wooden Spoon
Location: Kenya
Type: Wooden Spoon
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Moga
Community: Somali
Collection Date: 1970-10-05
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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