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Half gourd

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a half gourd decorated with beads and etchings on body of animals,huts,man and cowrie shells around the rim and down one side. It is made by men and old women. It is used by unmarried and married men and women for drinking water,porridge,alcohol and eating food. It is decorated with shells, beads and cross-hatching.

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  • Title: Half gourd
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Half gourd
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Gourd,Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Nzere
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1972-03-22
  • Collected By: Mutui
National Museums of Kenya

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