{"product_id":"maasai-milk-jug-with-lid-kenya-155655","title":"Maasai Milk Jug with Lid Kenya","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eThis Maasai milk jug from Kenya is a meaningful example of everyday artistry within \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaasai people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e culture. Traditionally used to store and carry milk, these vessels play an important role in daily life, closely tied to cattle, which are central to Maasai livelihood and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eCarefully crafted from a gourd, it has a leather lid adorned with vibrant beadwork. The patterns and colors are not only decorative but also culturally significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eMore than a utilitarian object, the milk jug represents nourishment, fertility, and the deep relationship between the Maasai and their environment. Even as lifestyles evolve, pieces like this remain powerful symbols of cultural continuity and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1119\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, Maasai vessels are appreciated both for their cultural importance and their striking visual presence, making them a compelling addition to any collection of African art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1119\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe leather strap is broken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 10.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 5.75\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 5.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155655\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51511217226023,"sku":"155655","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0774_53d7b050-d5ac-40af-afb8-0620991c4ae8.jpg?v=1781630772","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/maasai-milk-jug-with-lid-kenya-155655","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}