Scale

1967

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A scale used to weigh food. Basketry trays are woven by women. The rest of the scale made by men from the wood of "Msunbari" tree used and baskets are attached with a rope. Made of twisted coconut tree fibre.

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Title: Scale
Date Created: 1967
Location: Kenya
Type: Scale
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Reeds
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Chayu
Community: Bajun
Collection Date: 1969-11-01
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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