Ethiopian Sherpherds Lunch Basket Antique in GUC

Ethiopian Sherpherds Lunch Basket Antique in GUC Late 19th , early 20th Century. Ethiopia. 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 is heavily patinated with extended use. Diameter : 13", height is 9"