Vintage Tutsi Milk Container KX20.5 furniture Stools start out as a

Stools start out as a white wood and through time take on a burnished and well-worn hue

bridging the gap between functionality and cultural aesthetics

The technique requires a great deal of skill and involves extensive knowledge of pottery and metalworking

A rare one-of-a-kind piece — beautiful framed

this piece makes a striking statement in any setting

Vintage Tutsi Milk Container KX20.5 furniture Stools start out as aThese ornate milk containers are masterfully hand carved from a singular block of wood and accentuated with tin embellishments. These time honored vessels have served as indispensable tools among the Tutsi people of Rwanda, as well as nomadic communities in the rural hinterlands of Burundi, Kenya, and Northern Tanzania. Originally devised for the conveyance of milk, water, honey, and provisions, these containers exude a versatile practicality. These