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s Zulu Milk Pail (
Ithunga
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1940
s - 1950
s Zulu Milk Pail (
Ithunga
), South Africa
$1,167
£850
€999.12
CA$1,618.10
A$1,740.13
CHF 930.45
MX$20,985.48
NOK 11,766.19
SEK 10,720.51
DKK 7,465.62
About the Item
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail.
Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits a lovely curving form, with two carved wooden rectangular lugs on either side. During the milking process, these lugs would have allowed the container to be held in place, and would also have been used as grips to carry the vessel once it was full with milk.
Adorning the body of the milk pail are two delicately conceived V-shaped relief decorations. Throughout, the 'ithunga' exhibits a well-worn surface, with a beautiful honey-brown patina.
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century (1940’s –1950’s)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Diameter: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940 s - 1950 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736234686682
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