Hima Milk Jug Wood with Woven Lid Uganda African Art
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| Title | Hima Milk Jug Wood with Woven Lid Uganda African Art |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Milk jug, container |
| Country of Origin | Uganda |
| People | Hima, BaHima, see also Tutsi (Rwanda) |
| Materials | Wood, metal, vegetal fibers |
| Approximate Age | Mid 20th century |
| Height (in) | 8.75 |
| Width (in) | 9 |
| Dimensions | Height: 8.75 Inches Width: 9 Inches 2.75 inched diameter at mouth |
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Damage/Repair | Metal repairs as seen. also a possible repair in base, unknown substance. holes in lid. cracked rim, stains |
Additional Information: See similar bottle and description in Sieber Roy, African Furniture and Household Objects, p. 177. "This type of milk container was usually accompanied by a pottery brazier rather like an inverted funnel. It was used to fumigate the bottle to prevent the milk from spoiling too quickly." Containers like this were also found among the Tutsi and were used for the storage of milk.