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Coconut Strainer

MOA: University of British Columbia

3173/2

Strainer woven in natural coloured plant material in a twill weave. Elongated cone shape with hanging loop at end.

  • History Of Use

    Used as a strainer for extracting coconut milk, after the coconut meat has been grated on an "mbuzi". The kifumbu is a regular kitchen utensil of the Bajuni and Waswahili and Kikomoro people of the East African coast from Kenya to northern Mozambique, including the Comoro Islands. Made from coconut palm fronds. When wet, the weave allows it to be filled with grated coconut. Water is then added and the whole pouch twisted to squeeze out the coconut milk liquid and leave the grated coconut inside for other uses. The Swahili are found along the coasts of Kenya, Tanzania and northern Mozambique.

  • Type of Item strainer
  • Culture Swahili
  • Material palm leaf
  • Measurements height 56.0 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Clifford J. Pereira
  • Received from Clifford J. Pereira
  • Made in Kenya
  • Creation Date before 2000
  • Ownership Date before May 25, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on May 25, 2016
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3173/0002

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