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Somalian Milk Container and Stopper
Artifacts and Reproductions
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Art
Decorative Arts
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Ginger Jars and Lidded Vessels
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Item Details
Possibly Hann-Dhiil people (Somalia, East Africa)
Milk container, mid-20th century
Gourd, wood, fiber, leather
Provenance:
From the collection of artists Lenore and Robert Szesko (Chicago, Illinois).
Condition
- cracks to wood; scratches, scuffs and abrasions throughout; dehydration and blooming to leather; areas of repairs; loose and fraying fibers; fiber is loose to the rim; lid fits improperly.
Dimensions
8.0" W x 13.0" H x 7.0" D
Item #
ITMG952837