VINTAGE TURKANA KENYA CARVED WOOD MILK BOWL COPPER WIRE REPAIRS 11.5\" For Sale

VINTAGE TURKANA TRADITIONAL HAND-CARVED WOODEN UTILITY BOWL (ATERE) - KENYAUp for your consideration is a highly unique, beautifully preserved vintage East African ethnographic milk bowl from the pastoral Turkana people of northern Kenya. Dating from the mid-to-late 20th century, this traditional bowl (known as an Atere) was hand-carved from a single block of native hardwood and used daily for serving milk, animal blood, or traditional stews. This specific specimen features an extraordinary, visually striking array of historic indigenous village repairs—including a round, flush-mounted hand-trimmed stabilization patch secured with improvised metal tacks, traditional steel wire ties, and intricate zig-zag stitching utilizing repurposed multi-strand copper electrical wire.Complete with its original integrated leather hanging loop and a deeply oxidized, dark honey-brown field patina, this deep-profile bowl serves as an outstanding, museum-quality display piece for primitive art enthusiasts or global folk art collections.SPECIFICATIONS & DATA:

• Culture/Origin: Turkana People (Northern Kenya, East Africa)
• Object Typology: Traditional Deep Milk / Food Bowl (Atere)
• Estimated Period: Mid-to-Late 20th Century
• Material: Hand-Carved Native Hardwood, Repurposed Copper Electrical Wire, Steel Wire, Metal Tacks, Original Leather Cordage
• Dimensions: 11-1/2 inches x 10-1/2 inches x 8 inches (Deep configuration)

CONDITION REPORT:
Excellent, stable vintage ethnographic condition. The bowl is structurally 100% solid, completely stable, and fully functional for display. Free of modern chemical fillers or active synthetic adhesives. It displays magnificent, authentic hand-chiseled tool markings and a dark weathered patina from decades of genuine village utility. The historic copper wirework, steel staples, and side patch remain completely tight and secure, firmly anchoring the natural wood grain.POLICIES:
We specialize in packing and shipping delicate, organic ethnographic antiquities, weathered timbers, and rustic folk art worldwide. This bowl will be wrapped securely in high-density professional cushioning materials to guarantee an absolute, damage-free delivery to your display shelf or gallery space. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, please contact us directly for an immediate, professional resolution.Thank you for looking! Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the intricate hand-stitched copper wirework, deep-profile hand-carving geometry, and remarkable ethnographic character of this genuine East African tribal asset. All items ship promptly to your location.