Umutemeri" Tutsi milk jug lid in woven basketry - Rwanda or - Lot 30

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Umutemeri" Tutsi milk jug lid in woven basketry - Rwanda or - Lot 30
Umutemeri" Tutsi milk jug lid in woven basketry - Rwanda or Burundi, early 20th century Umutemeri-type milk jug lid made by the Tutsis of Rwanda or Burundi. Truncated cone shape made using the sewn coiling technique from finely rolled and dyed plant fibers. The geometric pattern is composed of bands of black triangular motifs on a natural background, extending into the interior of the piece. In the pastoral societies of the Great Lakes, milk played a central role in domestic and ceremonial life, leading to the production of highly technical woven lids and containers. Traces of use and age consistent with age. Details: Height: 11 cm - Diameter: 11.5 cm - Weight: 44 gr - Materials: vegetable fibers and natural dyes - Technique: sewn coiling - Provenance: Rwanda or Burundi - Period: early 20th century
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