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Milk container, Southern Ethiopia 09.04.594

This is a unique composite milk container from the Borana or affiéiated tribes in the Omo river area of Southern Ethiopia. The milk that these containers hold is a symbol of abundance. The container's symbolic meaning stems from its structure. In Borana society, weaving is associated with fertility. The container and the milk thus symbolize the ideal combination of abundance and fertility.

  • Ref.:09.04.594
  • Size:Height: 40 cm; diameter: 13 cm
  • Weight:583 gr

Category

  • Milk & Butter Containers 09.04Calabashes & Gourdes 09.01Horn of Africa 29.03
  • Containers & Household Items 09REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA
  • Borana

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skinsShells, coweriesVegetalVarious fibresGourds, calabashes

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)High aesthetic value

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