235.00
CHF
$

Old Calabsh Container Covered in Cowries 09.01.1727

Ethiopian calabsh container covered in cowrie shell. Exact origin and use not known, probably not milk but honey or water. An unique and beatiful collectible.

  • Ref.:09.01.1727
  • Size:Height: 17 mm; diameter: 110 mm
  • Weight:294 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA
  • or maybe

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skinsShells, coweriesVegetalGourds, calabashes

Quality

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

235.00
CHF
$