Gurage Butter Cup

Southern Ethiopia

Early 20th c

4 1/2 inches high x 3 1/4 inches wide

Ex: Ethiopian Heritage Import, Stone Mountain, 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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