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Mortar & Pestle

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This mortar is made from 'handaraki' tree and crafted using an axe and a chisel. It is used by women for pounding food using a pestle.

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  • Title: Mortar & Pestle
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Mortar & Pestle
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Moya and Kalicho
  • Community: Boran
  • Collection Date: 1969-07-01
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
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