Somalian Knife in Leather Sheath MATTER COLLECTION
Width: 1.5
Depth: 1.0
Description
Traditional hand-crafted leather bucket from Somalia, made by nomadic pastoral communities for carrying water or milk. Such vessels were commonly used by herding groups such as the Somali people, where durable leather containers were essential for daily life in arid environments.
Carefully shaped and stitched from animal hide, these buckets were both practical and long-lasting. A distinctive example of traditional East African utilitarian craftsmanship and a wonderful ethnographic collectible.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From 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.
Hardened leather.
Height (In) 10.0
Width (In) 1.5
Depth (In) 1.0
Out of Sheath: 10.0 x 1.5 x 0.5
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Somalian
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Other Dimensions: Out of Sheath: 10.0 x 1.5 x 0.5
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.