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Large Rwandan Insika16.04.2167
- Various fibres
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Pannels were usedas room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
They were supported on either side by wooden pillars.
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.
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
Tutsi milk container - Rwanda09.05.1745
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
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 add a special touch to this nice gourd. Used to collect milk and store food. Similar item at MEG: ETHAF 012230
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.
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.
Tutsi Milk Bottle - Rwanda09.04.1574
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
This cylindrical container was carved with great skill from a single piece of wood. This Tutsi jug from Rwanda has metal-sheets repairs, which also could be looked upon as adornments. similar item: MEG ETHAF 012230
Tutsi Milk jug - Rwanda09.04.1576
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
This Tutsi cylindrical milk container was carved from a single piece of wood. Wooden containers were used to collect milk, contain honey or transport food. This Tutsi pot has metal repairs.
Tutsi Milk jug09.04.1573
- Wood
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
This Tutsi cylindrical milk container was carved from a single piece of wood. Wooden containers were used to collect milk, contain honey or transport food. This Tutsi pot has metal repairs. This example has a beautiful patina and a slim long form
Large beer or milk container from Rwanda09.01.1700
- Gourds, calabashes
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
While certain varieties of gourds, pumpkins, are used as vegetables, larger ones are used as containers. The Inyungu variety is used to make large butter churns or containers for the banana beer, Urwagwa. Once the gourd cut, the flesh is scooped out, the shell is dried, and its rim is polished with umuseno leaves.The gourd has a lovely patina. If desired it can be delivered with its suspension.
Large gourd from Rwanda- Igisabo09.01.1695
- Gourds, calabashes
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
- Worth to be repaired/restored
While certain varieties of gourds, pumpkins, are used as vegetables, larger ones are used as containers. The Inyungu variety is used to make large butter churns or containers for the banana beer, Urwagwa. Once the gourd cut, the flesh is scooped out, the shell is dried, and its rim is polished with umuseno leaves.The gourd has a small hole, broken part, see picture, otherwise its an outstanding and rare piece, wih a lovely warm patina.
Large gourd from Rwanda, Igisabo09.01.593
- Gourds, calabashes
- 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)
While certain varieties of gourds, pumpkins, are used as vegetables, larger ones are used as containers. The Inyungu variety is used to make large butter churns or containers for the banana beer, Urwagwa. Once the gourd cut, the flesh is scooped out, the shell is dried, and its rim is polished with umuseno leaves.The gourd has a nice patina and an iteresting repair, see pictures.
Gourde for banana beer Rwanda09.01.1669
- Gourds, calabashes
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
Bottles for banana beer are made out of the medium-sized pumpkins of the ibamba variety. The present gourde is remarkably conserved, only small chips on the upper end, see picture. The gourde has a beautiful warm patina. Collected in 1974 to1977during my stay in Rwanda.
Decorative Tutsi pannel16.04.2174
- Various fibres
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Pannels were usedas decorative elements or room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
Decorative Tutsi pannel16.04.2173
- Various fibres
- High aesthetic value
Pannels were usedas decorative elements or room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
Tutsi decorative pannel Insika16.04.2172
- Various fibres
- Fabric in good condition a few small imperfections (holes)
Pannels were usedas decorative elements or room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
Insika panel from Rwanda16.04.2171
- Various fibres
- Fabrics for fashion design
Pannels were usedas decorative elements or room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
Rwandan Insika pannel16.04.2170
- Various fibres
- Fabric in good condition a few small imperfections (holes)
Pannels were usedas decorative elements or room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
Rwandan Insika16.04.2169
- Various fibres
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Pannels were usedas room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
They were supported on either side by wooden pilla
Rare Rwandan Insika16.04.2168
- Various fibres
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Pannels were usedas room dividers in huts in Rwanda.
They were supported on either side by wooden pilla
"Serpette" Rwanda08.04.741
- Iron
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Common agricultural tool used in Rwanda, collected in 1974 in Rwanda
Serpette Rwanda08.04.640
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Common agricultural tool used in Rwanda, collected in 1974 in Rwanda