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. 

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.