Subject: moran warrior
Culture: Masai
Setting: tribal warfare, east Africa early-mid 19thc
Object: bottle
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* Las Vegas Natural History Museum
"Masai Lunchbox & Jugs The gourds are dried out by burning grass in them.
Each gourd holds milk and blood. The Masai add soot to aid in the fermentation of the milk.
The gourds can be decorated with carved figures and geometric designs on the outside."