Tutsi wooden straw holder covered with glass beads - Rwanda - Lot 58

  2. Result
  3. Tutsi wooden straw holder covered with glass beads - Rwanda - Lot 58
  4. Lot n° 58 
Lot n° 58
Go to lot
Estimation :
300 - 500 EUR
Tutsi wooden straw holder covered with glass beads - Rwanda - Lot 58
Tutsi wooden straw holder covered with glass beads - Rwanda - early 20th century Cylindrical wooden case designed to hold drinking straws for banana or sorghum beer, entirely covered with a decoration of white, blue and red glass beads arranged in a herringbone pattern. The removable conical lid features the same geometric motifs and ends in a pyramid-shaped socket. This type of object was used for ceremonial and communal purposes related to beer consumption in Tutsi society in Rwanda. The finesse of the beading and the balance of the motifs bear witness to particularly meticulous craftsmanship. Details: Height: 31 cm - Weight: 350 gr - Materials: wood and glass beads - Origin: Rwanda - Ethnic group: Tutsi - Period: early 20th century.
My orders
Sale information
Sales conditions
Return to catalogue