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Abagusii material culture
Soapstone carvings from Tabaka, pottery, basketry, ironwork and ceremonial objects — each documented with provenance, materials and the cultural context in which it was made and used.
Collections
Soapstone carving
Obulungu
Steatite figures, vessels and utensils carved in Tabaka — from household objects to sculpture.
3 objects
Pottery
Traditional Gusii pottery — cooking and storage vessels made by coiling and firing.
2 objects
Basketry & fibre work
Woven baskets, sieves and mats made from indigenous fibres and sisal.
1 object
Ironwork & tools
Traditional blacksmithing — hoes, knives, spears and household metalwork.
0 objects
Ceremonial & ritual objects
Objects used in initiation, marriage, healing and remembrance ceremonies.
2 objects
Featured objects
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Obokano bowl lyre
Soapstone carving
Carved wooden stool
Ceremonial & ritual objects
Initiation age-set regalia
Ceremonial & ritual objects
Woven storage basket
Basketry & fibre work
Storage jar with lid
Pottery
Gusii cooking pot
Pottery
Soapstone mortar & pestle
Soapstone carving
Tabaka soapstone figurine
Soapstone carving