Hima Milk Jug with Woven Lid Uganda African Art
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| Title | Hima Milk Jug with Woven Lid Uganda African Art |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Container |
| Country of Origin | Uganda |
| People | Hima, BaHima, see also Tutsi (Rwanda) |
| Materials | Wood, metal, woven vegetal fiber lid. |
| Approximate Age | Mid 20th century |
| Height (in) | 9 |
| Width (in) | 8 |
| Dimensions | 2.5 inch diameter lid |
| Overall Condition | Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
| Damage/Repair | Indigenous repair, cracks and chip; see pictures for details. |
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.