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Somalian Milk Container and Stopper

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

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