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Borana Gorfa - milk container 09.04.1716

Similar milk jug are used not only by Borana people but also Oromo, Somali and Gabra. These containers, their shapes and materials have meanings that the Borana people can “read”, that represent their view of the world and the harmony of their society. The complexities of patterns and styles have been passed from generation to generation and improved or modified according to the needs of the community.  

  • Ref.:09.04.1716
  • Size:Height: 24 cm; diameter: 18 cm
  • Weight:941 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA
  • Borana

Material

  • AnimalLeather & skinsVegetalVarious fibresWood

Quality

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

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