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Description

Large, round, bulbous-shaped container, part (a). Mouth of container is wrapped with yellow grass. Container is repaired with yellow grass in three areas, vertical stitching. Ring of small triangles in pattern around top of container, also four incised squares, two with one carved 'X' and two with two carved 'X's. Lid, part (b), is short, bulbous, hollow and deep, narrowing at top with carved 'X' and incised design on flat top. Four sets of parallel incised lines. Lid also repaired.

History Of Use

Container for storing and carrying fresh or curdled milk, or water; or to carry milk to market for sale. Made by men, used by women; carved wood decorated with incised work; sometimes with a woven natural-fibre neck.

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