Ethiopian gourd covered with cowries 09.04.1748
Borana milk jug used not only by Borana people but also Oromo, Somali and Gabra. This container is made from a gourd (pumpkins) decorated with cowrie shells. Intricate basketry is present at the top, but the lid is missing. Inside this jug, there is an old encrusted patina which may be from a combination of materials used in order to make the container waterproof.
