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Scale

1967

National Museums of Kenya

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
National Museums of Kenya

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