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Large Borana milk jug 09.04.1742

This is a unique milk container, ghorfa, from the Borana tribe. The milk that these containers hold is a symbol of abundance. The container and the milk thus symbolize the ideal combination of abundance and fertility. The gorfa is made from woven vegetal fibres and  inside there is an black encrusted patina which makes this milk jug waterproof. It is used to store frsh or curdeled milk. 

  • Ref.:09.04.1742
  • Size:Height: 35 cm; diameter: 24 cm
  • Weight:1, 860 kg

Category

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

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA
  • Borana Multiple regional tribes

Material

  • Various fibres

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

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