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Large Wooden Hand Carved West African Milk Bowl

About the Item

A tall, circular, hand carved wooden milk bowl from West Africa. This piece, carved from a single piece of local wood, exhibits a gorgeous patina showing years of use storing and transporting milk. Made by the semi nomadic Tuareg people of Saharan Africa, part of the Berber ethnic group, this bowl features an incised line running all around the exterior circumference and a small carved handle hear the top of the bowl. A beautiful object, with many practical and decorative uses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU972438069962
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