Kama are often round or cylindrical, and have a lug on each side, for inserting metal handles called kan. These are used to carry the kama and/or hang it over the ro. Otherwise, or when using a brazier, a tripod may be used to support the kettle over the heat source (Sen, 1979, p. 22).
Kama are typically round or cylindrical with lugs on each side for attaching metal handles called kan. These are employed for carrying and hanging the kama over the ro. Alternatively, when using a brazier, a tripod can be used to elevate the kettle above the heat source (Sen, 1979, p. 22).