Tutsi Intembo or Agatana for ceremonial beer straws or milk - Lot 27

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Tutsi Intembo or Agatana for ceremonial beer straws or milk - Lot 27
Tutsi Intembo or Agatana for ceremonial beer straws or milk sticks - Rwanda, first half 20th century Long, cylindrical Tutsi case made of woven plant fibers, decorated with brown and natural geometric motifs using the twining technique. This type of object, called Intembo or Agatana, was used to store and protect the long straws used for ceremonial consumption of banana beer, or the sticks used to prepare and serve milk, a central element of Tutsi pastoral culture. Closed ends in spiral wickerwork, with discreet side openings. Fine basketwork typical of Rwandan workshops in the first half of the 20th century. Details : Length : 45.5 cm - Diameter : 6 cm - Weight : 117 gr
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