Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Description: Camels bladder water jug. Made by the Afar tribe. Ethiopia, Africa. 1850’s to late 1800’s. Fantastic shades of browns. Shows lots of patina from use and age. Some tears, none all the way through. See the last 2 pictures for details. 15” tall X 11 1/2” at the widest. 6 1/2” deep. The Afar was a nomadic tribe. Due to the characteristics of animals bladders. Would stay cool over long distances. 2 were tied over the camel for counter balance. Brutalist and beautiful esthetic. Simple way to not waste and to use for utility. Now a incredible art piece. Extremely rare to find.

Price: 220 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-02T22:14:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.99 USD

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Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Late 19th century Afar tribe camel bladder water jug

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Size Type/Largest Dimension: 15" tall

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

Type: water jug

Signed: Unsigned

Color: shades of brown

Date of Creation: 1800-1899

Style: Naive, Primitive

Original/Reproduction: Original

Material: camel bladder

Region of Origin: Ethiopian

Maker: Afar tribe

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