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The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal ...
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Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tribal Drink Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 1 10 x 6.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer to images listed
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Materials
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Beaded Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 2 African Arts
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Located in Chula Vista, CA
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African Milk Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This jug reflects the practical artistry and cultural traditions of African domestic life. Both functional and decorative, it serves as a striking vessel or standalone object.
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African Milk Jug
Located in Wainscott, NY
Tall wooden African vases are from Sudan.
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Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
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Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century.
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Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
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Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany milk jug with tin accent. Great as a vase, dearly 20th century.
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Early 20th Century African Milk Jug in Wood With Metal Repair
Located in Wainscott, NY
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Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century African wooden milk jug Has character!
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Hand-Carved African Tuareg Tribal Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina. Probably from Niger.
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Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Milk Jug
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Located in New York, NY
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African Tuareg Tribal Hand-Carved Wooden Milk Jug
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
African vessel, pot, jug with nice patina. Probably from Niger.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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