gorgeous Antique Ethiopian Tribal Hand carved Wood Milk Samburu Black Wood silver Milk Jug African Decor
from the Sidama People of Ethiopia. Made from a single piece of wood this Wood Milk Jug Samburu was made to serve as object to be used in everyday tribal life The Sidama people are an ethnic Cushitic peoples traditionally inhabiting the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region in Ethiopia. They speak the Sidamo language which is a language of the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family
These jugs were treasured and necessary in everyday life. This is an old Milk Jug which shows age and use and was collected in the field. .the water/milk containers used by the Sidama peoples, who place high value on physical beauty and adornment. The black jug was made by hand, for the man of the house. It was carved from a log, with great care over several days, until its thickness is that of a gourd and then finished off with a cap The milk is collected and stored in these jugs .
These wood jugs were used to contain yogurt blend of milk and blood, which is a staple food of these pastoral people
Tribal Milk Jugs are so unique and beautiful as home decor or given as a gift to a man or a woman
Measures: 12'' long x 4".5 wide x 12" high.
Item Type Vintage, Antique from 1900s Pre-owned
Condition Notes Good - Moderate wear, but still has good
Styles African
Place of Origin Ethiopia
Materials Wood, Leather, Cowire silver
Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 18 years ago.I will be listing more pieces shortly as I am constantly always working on posting more I picked up this stool over 20 years ago in Ethiopia had it in my collection so it was well taken care of the price is included shipping and US it will be shipped in a large box so that no damage occurred it will be well packaged please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
from the Sidama People of Ethiopia. Made from a single piece of wood this Wood Milk Jug Samburu was made to serve as object to be used in everyday tribal life The Sidama people are an ethnic Cushitic peoples traditionally inhabiting the Sidama Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region in Ethiopia. They speak the Sidamo language which is a language of the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic language family
These jugs were treasured and necessary in everyday life. This is an old Milk Jug which shows age and use and was collected in the field. .the water/milk containers used by the Sidama peoples, who place high value on physical beauty and adornment. The black jug was made by hand, for the man of the house. It was carved from a log, with great care over several days, until its thickness is that of a gourd and then finished off with a cap The milk is collected and stored in these jugs .
These wood jugs were used to contain yogurt blend of milk and blood, which is a staple food of these pastoral people
Tribal Milk Jugs are so unique and beautiful as home decor or given as a gift to a man or a woman
Measures: 12'' long x 4".5 wide x 12" high.
Item Type Vintage, Antique from 1900s Pre-owned
Condition Notes Good - Moderate wear, but still has good
Styles African
Place of Origin Ethiopia
Materials Wood, Leather, Cowire silver
Thank you for visiting my shop All my jewelry has been collected over 18 years ago.I will be listing more pieces shortly as I am constantly always working on posting more I picked up this stool over 20 years ago in Ethiopia had it in my collection so it was well taken care of the price is included shipping and US it will be shipped in a large box so that no damage occurred it will be well packaged please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions other shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Africanbazar2US?ref=seller-platform-mcnav