These elegantly-shaped milk containers are carved
from the wood of the Omusisa tree. They are
ornamented with grooves cut on the lower section
of the neck and are topped with conical-shaped
basketry covers. Only men were allowed to milk
the cows, and the womens role was to clean the
containers. The containers were held over a fire
made of cow dung and sweet smelling grass. The
milk would absorb the smoky flavor from the vessel
and would not be considered fit to drink without it.
Dimensions: 9" H x 8" Diameter
