Gurage Butter Cup
Southern Ethiopia
Early 20th c
4 1/2 inches high x 3 1/4 inch wide
Ex: Ethiopian Heritage, GA
$ 75
Inv. # A3747
The Gurage People used wooden bowls and lobed churns to craft spiced butter, a dietary staple in their culture. These vessels are hand carved with a unique shape and design. There is a small chip on the base rim from use.
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