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The Borana containers: The materials used to make the containers are mostly fibres, wood and skin. Some of the containers...read more
The Borana containers: The materials used to make the containers are mostly fibres, wood and skin. Some of the containers can’t stand on their own, so a leather strap is added to be able to hang them from the walls of the house. Many of them are the contribution of the work of men and women; a man does the carving, and later a woman weaves the fibres that wrap the bottle. The container and the milk symbolize the combination of abundance and fertility. The Borana are traditionally semi-nomadic pastoralists in Southern Ethiopia, who depend exclusively on their livestock for subsistence. In addition to the Borana and Gabra, similar vessels are found among Somali, Rendille, and several Oromo groups.
read lessEthiopian 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.
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
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Highly decorative Massai milk jug09.01.1688
- Gourds, calabashes
- Leather & skins
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
This Maasai gourd from East Africa is made to contain a mixture of milk and blood, which was the traditional renewable source of protein of the Maasai. The jug may also be used to store water, honey and cornmeal. The gourdp is decorated with coloured glass beads. The detachable cover is of calabash and leather. The interior would be sterilized by washing it out with cow urine and then herbs are burned inside. The jug has beutiful warm and shiny patina. A gorgeous piece, highly decorative.
Traditional Massai milk jug09.01.1686
- Gourds, calabashes
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A lMaasai gourd made to contain a mixture of milk and blood, which was the traditional renewable source of protein of the Maasai. The jug may also be used to store water, honey and cornmeal. The leather strap is decorated with coloured beads. The detachable cover is in leather. The interior would be sterilized by washing it out with cow urine and then herbs are burned inside. The gourd has dark brown/redish patina and some traditional repairs.