Milk Container
Country
Borana people
(Ethiopia)
Datenot dated
Mediumgourd, cowrie shells, shell buttons, leather, plastic, plant fiber, white metal and accumulative materials
Dimensions9 5/8 h. x 7" dia.
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Julianna B. Simmons
Terms
Object number2016.14.11
DescriptionAlthough a woman prepared the gourd, some parts of this handsomely decorated container were made by a man; leather, for example, is men’s work. Such cooperation between a husband and wife is common.On View
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