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An Ethiopian Oromo Njira food basket, also known as Agelgel, woven from reed with a detachable leather-covered lid, dark brown, 20 cm wide and 8 cm high, in good used condition.

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An Ethiopian herder's “Njira” food bag, a “Agelgel.” Made of woven reed and with sturdy leather lining from animal hide. With a detachable lid that can be fastened with a series of leather straps. Nicely decorated with beadwork - 19th century.

Originally this basket or travel bag was used to carry food during journeys through the desert. In Ethiopia it was widely used by the Oromo as a kind of lunchbox, in which food was kept, such as injera (flatbread) and stews (wat). The term "Njira" probably refers to the Injera, the well-known Ethiopian sourdough flatbread, while the "food bag" itself is an Agelgel.

Cross-section of basket/travel bag: 20 cm

A beautiful collector's item!

An Ethiopian herder's “Njira” food bag, a “Agelgel.” Made of woven reed and with sturdy leather lining from animal hide. With a detachable lid that can be fastened with a series of leather straps. Nicely decorated with beadwork - 19th century.

Originally this basket or travel bag was used to carry food during journeys through the desert. In Ethiopia it was widely used by the Oromo as a kind of lunchbox, in which food was kept, such as injera (flatbread) and stews (wat). The term "Njira" probably refers to the Injera, the well-known Ethiopian sourdough flatbread, while the "food bag" itself is an Agelgel.

Cross-section of basket/travel bag: 20 cm

A beautiful collector's item!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Colour
Dark Brown
Material
Leather / Animal skin
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
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