Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 273:
Sherpherds Lunch Basket. Late 19th , early 20th Century. Ethiopia. This example in the Schmiedt Collection is a very nice example of traditional so called Agelgel , Food basket. Woven grass with a leather outer covering. These baskets were commonly used in Ethiopia by the Oromo and other people as a kind of "lunch/hot box". They would fill them with "Njira", the type of pancakes eaten commonly in Ethiopia (along with "wat" or sauce) and these insulated baskets would keep the food warm for many hours, so it could be eaten at midday. The baskets usually have straps to tie them closed as well as to make carrying them easier. The leather becomes heavily patinated with extended use. Diameter : 13", height is 8"Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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