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Turkana "Elmolo" container for fat 09.04.1726

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 present vessel lost its leather bottom, eaten up by mouses which love the smell of milk!. Similar objects MEG: ETHAF 045534 - 36

  • Ref.:09.04.1726
  • Size:Height: 130 mm; diameter: 80 mm
  • Weight:147 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • East and South AfricaHorn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIAKENYA
  • Turkana

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skinsVegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
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