Spoon

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a handled spoon with the bow decorated by incision with triangular and diamond shaped patterns. It is made by men from the wood of the kuriot tree carved by hand using a small knife. It is used for eating honey.

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Title: Spoon
Location: Kenya
Type: Spoon
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Muganget
Community: Ogiek
Collection Date: 1969-08-25
Collected By: Rod Blackburn

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