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    Posted 3 years ago

    AJP60
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    Any one know is this Decorative or Real?
    This appears to be a water jug with a cup for the lid. Measurements are 16" tall with cup in place 9" without cup, 5 1/2" wide. It is made of wood, possibly a gourd. There are leather straps and braided carrying strap.

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    1. CanyonRoad, 3 years ago
      It's either a water jug, or used for milk. But it's a traditional style from Kenya, made by the Maasai.

      Whether it was actually used is hard to tell from a photo (unless it was for milk...in which case the smell will tell if it was used!)

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