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Antique East African Cowrie Shell Water/Milk Vessel Basket

Antique East African Cowrie Shell Water/Milk Vessel Basket

$ 311.52

Availability: 40 in stock

Country/Region of Manufacture: Oman

Handmade: Yes

Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900

Condition: Beautiful vessel, East African, possibly Oromo. Tightly woven leather & grasses, decorated with cowrie shell, leather, lid, and handle, in excellent condition. Over 100 years old.

Modified Item: No

Culture: African

Provenance: Ownership History Available

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Beautiful vessel, East African, probably Oromo.
Tightly woven leather & grasses, decorated with cowrie shell, leather, lid, and handle, in excellent condition, assessed by a historian at the Portland Art Museum at 150+ years old.
This vessel has been in my private collection for 30+ years, and due to circumstances must let it go.
It is quite a lovely art object, and would be a wonderful addition to any collection.
Make an offer, all reasonable offers considered!