Description: Unusual, Small Sized Antique Turkana Bowl #25, From The Nomadic Turkana People Of Kenya, Hand Carved From One Piece Of Indigenous Hard Wood, traditionally carved by the women. It shows the typical design and shape of bowls found in this northern region of Kenya. This beautiful example of African ethnographic art is highly collectable. It has become harder and harder to procure these items and this one is from my personal collection, collected over two decades, starting in the 90's. It has a wonderful patina due to continuous use over many years .The age is post 1970. It was used as a bowl to collect milk and as a food bowl by the semi Nomadic Turkana people of Kenya, living near lake Turkana. It has a strap of either sisal or leather to attach it to the animals when on the move. The wood has been carved by hand until there is only a very thin layer of wood left, ca 5 mm in thickness. There are signs of wear and usage due to its age, but this only adds to the charm and authenticity of the item. It has been lovingly repaired with metal wire by its previous owner to further prolong its life. It would be a beautiful and unusual interior design piece for any room, often hung up on the wall in the kitchen to store food items. Once on the wall it tilts slightly forward, perfect for use with ease. The bowl is 21 cm long, 8 cm wide and ca 7 cm high. It weighs ca 220 g. You will get the exact bowl from the picture . Condition is Used. Dispatched with ebay delivery /Packlink.
Price: 28 GBP
Location: High Wycombe
End Time: 2024-12-30T23:29:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26.64 GBP
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Primary Material: Wood
Antique: Yes
Original/ Repro: Original
Product: Bowls
Region of Origin: Africa
Age: Post-1940
