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What is Ukhamba used for?
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An ukhamba is a vessel made of clay that is used by the southern African Nguni people for brewing and serving sorghum beer or utshwala. In Zulu culture, ritual beer drinking is part of gatherings and the ukhamba was a part of this tradition. Shop a collection of ukhamba and other vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Early 20th Century African Zulu Beer Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The early 20th-century South African clay beer pot from the Zulu culture is a spherical beer pot
Category
Early 20th Century South African Tribal Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
