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Turkana "Elmolo" container for fat09.04.1726
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
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
Wooden bowl on three legs09.04.1728
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A unique woodwn bowl on three legs and a round base, covered by a leather lid. It was collected in Southern Ethiopia, but its precise origin is not known. Any information is welcomed. Lovely warm dark rted/brown patina. An unique object.
Large Tukana "ebur" vessel09.04.1729
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Made of soft wood, the bottom part is covered in hide. There is a separate lid also made of hide. The surface of the object is decorated with engravings. The ebur is similar to the vessels called elmolo but bigger. One may be used to store buttetr the othert for milk. Similar object MEG: ETHAF 045640
Ethiopian container milk/butter container09.04.1730
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
This Milk or butter container was collected in Southern Ethiopia, exact origin unknown (ani information is welcome). Cut out of a dark and dense wood it is based on four legs and a round base. The cover is a leather lid. It ha a crack on tzhe top, see picture
Lovely small Turkana butter jug09.04.1731
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Original condition
Ethiopian / Somalien woven milk container09.04.1732
- Various fibres
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
Some atribute similar vassels to the Somali tribe and call it Waijr, but it is also close to Borana woven containers. A rare and beautiful piece for any collection of Ethiopian milk vessels.
Turkana water/milk jug with his basket09.04.1739
- Wood
- Various fibres
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
A complete Turkana water or milk container with a cover which can serve as a cup. It is in his original transport basket. A rare piece.
Large Borana milk jug09.04.1742
- Various fibres
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
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.
Borana Gorfa with cowrie shells - Ethiopia09.04.1743
- Various fibres
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
This is a unique milk container, ghorfa, from the Borana tribe collected in situ during my stay with the Borana This waterproof container is made from woven natural fiber, decorated with cowries and inside there is a black encrusted patina. Borana milk jug used not only by Borana people but also by Oromo, Somali and Gabra. The Gorfa is used to storefresh or curdled milk and making butter.
Tutsi milk bottle " Ikugoro09.04.1746
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Functional household item
Authentic old wood milk container from Rwanda. Simple cylindrical shape carved out of single piece of a clear wood. Shows signs of long use, the traditional repairs and reinforcements add a special touch to this nice gourd. Used to collect milk and store food. Similar item at MEG: ETHAF 012230
New milk bottle Tutsi - Rwanda09.04.1747
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
- New never used
New wood milk bottle from Rwanda. Simple cylindrical shape carved out of single piece of a clear wood. It has it's typical lid, a new item but collected in 1974 in Rwanda.
Ethiopian gourd covered with cowries09.04.1748
- Gourds, calabashes
- Shells, coweries
- Various fibres
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
Borana milk jug used not only by Borana people but also Oromo, Somali and Gabra. This container is made from a gourd (pumpkins) decorated with cowrie shells. Intricate basketry is present at the top, but the lid is missing. Inside this jug, there is an old encrusted patina which may be from a combination of materials used in order to make the container waterproof.
Milk container, Southern Ethiopia09.04.594
- Gourds, calabashes
- Various fibres
- Leather & skins
- Shells, coweries
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
This is a unique composite milk container from the Borana or affiéiated tribes in the Omo river area of Southern Ethiopia. The milk that these containers hold is a symbol of abundance. The container's symbolic meaning stems from its structure. In Borana society, weaving is associated with fertility. The container and the milk thus symbolize the ideal combination of abundance and fertility.
Wooden fruit plate, Northen Pakistan09.05.055
- Wood
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
One-piece round dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
Nuristani Dunbowls09.05.151
- Wood
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Functional household item
Large Nuristani wooden bowlbought in the Swat Valley in Northern Pakistan. Very fin hand carved and light item.
Black wooden bowl from Ethiopia09.05.152
- Wood
- Functional household item
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Large bowl with black patina. On crack at the upper edge.
Antique wooden bowl09.05.1707
- Wood
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
This is a beautiful antique wooden bowl with unusual traditional repairs. The bowl has a lovely patina and sign of continued intensive use. An excellent piece for any collection.
Fruit Bowl Swat valley09.05.1712
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
- High aesthetic value
One-piece round fruit dish, with a turned base. The dish was acquired in Swat Valley (Northern Pakistan).
Beautiful bowl - Swat valley09.05.1713
- Wood
- Metal
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Functional household item
This is a beautiful antique wooden bowl with lovely traditional metal inlays. The bowl has a lovely patina and sign of continued intensive use. An excellent piece for any collection.
Large wooden Swati plate09.05.1714
- Wood
- Metal
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Functional household item
This is a beautiful large antique wooden bowl with lovely traditional metal inlays. The bowl has a lovely patina and sign of continued intensive use. An excellent piece for any collection.
Large Swati plate09.05.1715
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Turkana wooden bowl09.05.1718
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Wooden bowl used by both Pokot & Turkana tribes. The bowls are carved by the women using traditional tools and an indigenous tree. This bowl was used to receive cow's blood that is obtained by piercing the jugular vein. The cow's blood is then mixed with the cow's milk. The bowl has a lovely warm patina. Similar item: MEG: ETHAF 045649
Large Turkana wooden bowl09.05.1719
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
Large wooden bowl used by both Pokot & Turkana tribes. The bowls are carved by the women using traditional tools and an indigenous tree. This bowl was used to receive cow's blood that is obtained by piercing the jugular vein. The cow's blood is then mixed with the cow's milk. The bowl has lovely engravings and a warm patina. Collected on the shore of lake Turkana around 1974.
Turkana or Pokot milk bowl09.05.1720
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
Large wooden bowl used by both Pokot & Turkana tribes. The bowls are carved by the women using traditional tools and an indigenous tree. This bowl was used to receive cow's blood that is obtained by piercing the jugular vein. The bowl has lovely engravings, a warm patina. One crack, see picture). Collected on the shore of lake Turkana around 1974. Similar item: MEG ETHAF 045527
Large Nuristani Plate09.05.1733
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
Extra large wooden, oval dish from Nuristan with two handles. Chopped from a single piece of wood.
Large round Nuristan wooden dish09.05.1734
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Functional household item
Extra large wooden, round dish from Nuristan with two round handles, straight sides. Chopped from a single piece of wood.
Large wooden plate 09.05.1735
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Functional household item
This is a large and old wooden plate with a handle on one end and a spout on the other. Its probable origin is Pakistan or Afghanistan.
Dugout wooden bowl with spout09.05.1736
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Functional household item
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Medium round wooden bowl with the handle serving as spout, probably to fech watert or pour milk.
Nuristani spouted pitcher09.05.1737
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Nuristani crudely carved bowl with spout and handle. A rare Nuristani artefact, The tribes living in the Nuristan area were called "Kafirs" prior to their Islamisation. Similar object: Afghan Museum Bubenberg EH 10
A ritual vessel, called ‘Kos’, of the Kafirs.09.05.1738
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A ritual vessel, called ‘Kos’, of the Kafirs (today's Nuristan - Afhanistan). The bowl is carved from one walnut piece, with carved ram’s head on the front and grip on the back. A unique rare piece.