Yak milk jug, Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang, Size: H: 22,5 cm D: 10,5 cm (H: 8.9 inch D: 4.1 inch), ID: 3046392

Yak milk jug, Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang, Size: H: 22,5 cm D: 10,5 cm (H: 8.9 inch D: 4.1 inch), ID: 3046392 - 2/5

Yak milk jug, Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang, Size: H: 22,5 cm D: 10,5 cm (H: 8.9 inch D: 4.1 inch), ID: 3046392 - 3/5

Yak milk jug, Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang, Size: H: 22,5 cm D: 10,5 cm (H: 8.9 inch D: 4.1 inch), ID: 3046392 - 4/5

Yak milk jug, Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang, Size: H: 22,5 cm D: 10,5 cm (H: 8.9 inch D: 4.1 inch), ID: 3046392 - 5/5

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Lot 11

94th Tribal Art Auction

Yak milk jug · Nepal / Tibet, Sherpa/ Tamang · ID: 3046392

sold EUR 150

Provenance

Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden

Size

H: 22,5 cm

D: 10,5 cm

H: 8.9 inch

D: 4.1 inch

Description

wood, thick encrusted oily patina, traces of old age and usage

The handle is carved in form of a stylized monkey, the vessel is covered with finely worked plaited band patterns.

This beautiful jug was used for milking and storing milk. The drilled holes served for suspension.

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