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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
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.
Old Calabsh Container Covered in Cowries09.01.1727
- Gourds, calabashes
- Shells, coweries
- Leather & skins
- 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
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.
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
Small open butter container09.04.1725
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
Small wooden bowl with a leather base and straps. Nice patina. Even this one still smells butter; such small containers were also used for honey. Collected around 1975 in the Omo river area it could be Borana as well as Turkana or Pokot.
Turkana butter container09.04.1724
- Bones and horns
- Leather & skins
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
Made of a cow's horn and partly covered in hide with straps attached. There is a separate lid also made of hide.
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.
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 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
Small Turkana Butter Container - "Elmolo"09.04.1723
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
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
Animal skin container09.07.1722
- Leather & skins
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A interesting and rare piece of a container made out of thick animal skin (elephant or buffalo?). It is in perfect condition with a dark black shiny patina. Inside, there is an old black encrusted patina which may be from a combination of materials used to make the pot waterproof.
Animal skin container09.07.1721
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition
Intertesting black container made out of elephant or buffalo skin.
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 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 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 milk container 09.04.1706
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
Old Turkana wooden Milk jug with amazing long cup lid. Although this looks like a gourd, it is actually carved wood and was most likely used to carry and serve the traditional Milk blood which is a staple among this semi nomadic culture.
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)
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.
Borana Gorfa - milk container09.04.1716
- Leather & skins
- Wood
- Various fibres
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
This waterproof container, soroora, is made from animal skins and vegetable fibres. A wooden lid serves also as cup.Inside this jug, there is an old black encrusted patina which may be from a combination of materials used in order to make this milk jug waterproof. The vessel has still a mild smoky aroma of milk and butter.
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).
Water container from coiled grass09.06.1711
- Various fibres
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
Water container made from coiled grass. The container is suspended in leather straps. The lid is missing. A rare and lovely item.
Water container South Sudan09.06.1710
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
Water container made from coiled grass. The container is suspended in leather straps. There is a lid attached, made from coiled grass.
Large box - bark & wood09.06.1709
- Bark
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
The box is made out of bark. The upper part consists in a wooden lid, Similar boxes are found as "Dan reliquary box " in Ivory Coast. The precise orgin of the present box is not known.
Unusual large wooden milk container - Rwanda09.04.1708
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
Authentic old wood milk container from Rwanda. Simple cylindrical shape carved out of single piece of wood. Used to collect milk and store food.
Wooden Borana milk jug - Gorfa09.04.1717
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Various fibres
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
This wooden container has a top made of vegetable fibres. Several cracks have been traditionnly repaired The vessel has still a mild smoky aroma of milk and butter.
Rendille animal hide milk container09.04.1580
- Leather & skins
- Various fibres
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Small leather container to transport milk or water. Origin Rendille (Kenya) or Dassanetch (Southern Ethiopia)
Water/Milk container - Southern Ethiopia09.04.1578
- Leather & skins
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Old leather water or milk container used in Southern Etiopia by pastoralists, with a very rare form.
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.
Borana Milk container09.04.1577
- Various fibres
- Leather & skins
- Shells, coweries
- 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 one of several types of basketry milk containers made and used by the Borana, a pastoral people who raise cattle in southern Ethiopia. The vegetal fibres used in their fabrication are woven very tightly and covered with animal skin. The lid has nice cowrie decoration.
Milk container, Borana - Southern Ethiopia09.04.1575
- Various fibres
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Original condition
This is one of several types of basketry milk containers made and used by the Borana, a pastoral people who raise cattle in southern Ethiopia. The vegetal fibers used in their fabrication are woven very tightly, they are light and extremely durable, and serve as the ideal container for liquids.