April 1, 2024
Magnificent Kenya Africa Turkana and Pokot Tribe Vintage Wood Bowl Kenyan
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Up for auction is one magnificent carved wooden bowl. This vintage bowl is indigenous to the Turkana and Pokot people of northern Kenya. It exhibits cracks that add to its look and feel. It as a wonderful patina. The bowl is hand carved from local wood, generally by the women of the tribe. The Turakana use the bowls to collect blood from cow by a non-mortal piercing of the jugular vein. The blood is then mixed with cow’s milk. The Turkana way of life is rapidly changing and these types of everyday items are becoming quite scarce. This particular bowl measures 10.5 inches in length, is about 4.5 inches tall and is about 5.5 inches wide. You will not be disappointed . You are bidding only on the item shown, there are no other pieces, parts or accessories. Please see my other auctions for more vintage License plates. 10 NO INTERNATIONAL SALES Please contact me if you would like to see better/higher definition pictures. If for any reason you are dissatisfied, return within 10 days, in original condition, for a refund of your bid amount. (shipping costs not refunded). In regard to all of my auctions, if it is not in the pictures or described it not included. This would refer to extra parts, pieces, manuals etc. Terms: All items are guaranteed unless otherwise noted. All payments must be received within 10 days of the close of auction.
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