Incense Container

1919

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Small round of one diameter. Similar incense container made by a craftsman. Used to keep incense fresh and carry incense to the mosque to use when praying.

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Title: Incense Container
Date Created: 1919
Location: Kenya
Type: Incense Container
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Silver
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ufurama
Community: Bajun
Collection Date: 1969-11-02
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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