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Basket

1958

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A triangular shaped basket made by old men from the fronds of mkoma(doum palm) plaited into strips sewn together using a small wooden needle. This basket is used to hold leg rattles worn by young men.

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  • Title: Basket
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Fronds
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Nkoba
  • Community: Pokomo
  • Collection Date: 1976-01-23
  • Collected By: A.K.Cheptum
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