Description:

Near East, Oman, Bedouin culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A trio of hand coiled basketry milking bowls made from dried palm fronds and goat leather strips interwoven along the exteriors. Baskets were made for everyday use such as milking livestock and lidded vessels were often made for storage of personal items, such as jewelry and incense. For centuries nomadic and semi-nomadic Bedouin peoples have relied on goats and camels - with goats primarily kept and sold for their meat, and camels for transportation and milk. Such baskets are a testament to the resourcefulness of desert-dwelling artisans, who skillfully use the limited materials available to meet their everyday needs. Size of largest: 9.5" Diameter x 4.75" H (24.1 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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#188267

  • Condition: Active flaking to surfaces when handled. Missing fibers to the rims of all three, and losses to several layers of coils along the rim on 2 bowls. The interior of one has clear signs of use as a milking bowl, with a dark and slightly greasy texture that is evidence of fat / milk storage. Despite the losses, the weave is well preserved on all. All have signs of use and age, with mineral deposits on the interior and discoloration.

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