Vintage Wood Butter Cup from the Gurage People of Southern Ethiopia
Antique and Vintage
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Vintage Wood Butter Cup from the Gurage People of Southern Ethiopia
The Gurage People used these wooden bowls and lobed churns to craft spiced butter - a dietary staple in their culture. As they are hand carved, every vessel you find is unique.
• Hand Carved Acacia Wooden Vessel
• Wooden Containers Were Smoked to Make them Waterproof
• This Vessel has a Mild Smoky Aroma and a Slightly Burnished Finish
• Hand Etched Design at Exterior
• Base is Flat
• Chip at Base is Due to Traditional Use and the Passage of Time
Vintage and antique objects have experienced a full life before making their way to our stores. A vintage item of exceptional quality should not be viewed as brand new, as it shows signs of a lifetime, or several, being used and appreciated by its original makers. Evidence of this well-lived life may be visible in slightly distressed surfaces, variations in color and other unique imperfections.
Material: Acacia Wood
Height: Approx. 11.5"
Origin: Made in Southern Ethiopia
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