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Small Turkana Butter Container - "Elmolo" 09.04.1723

Made of soft wood and partly covered in hide with straps attached. There is a separate lid also made of hide. The surface of the object is decorated with burnt markings. The Turkana excel in wood and leatherwork. The beautiful and attractively decorated wood vessels are generally made out of Ekware wood (Gardenia volkensi) and Ekuruchanait (Delonix alata).Similar objects MEG: ETHAF 045534 - 36

  • Ref.:09.04.1723
  • Size:Height: 140 mm; diameter: 75 mm
  • Weight:157 gr

Category

  • Milk & Butter Containers 09.04Horn of Africa 29.03East & South Africa 29.02
  • Containers & Household Items 09REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • East and South Africa
  • KENYA
  • Turkana

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skinsVegetalWood

Quality

  • Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)High aesthetic valueExcellent overall conditionCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)

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