Turkana milk jug
This Turkana milk jug has evidence of extensive use as it has been repaired by the tribe’s people.
Origin: Kenya
Approx Age: Mid – later 20th Century
Materials: Wood, leather strap, metal repair
Dimensions cm: 28 tall x 13 widest point
Ref. Number: 0261
Description:
This is a practically styled Turkana milk jug from the Turkana tribe of Kenya. This type of African artefact is not one of a ritual nature but an item that would be of everyday use. A vessel of this type would be used to contain milk from the herds of goats or cattle. This milking jug has evidence of extensive use as it has been repaired by the
History
The Turkana are nomadic pastoralists who live in the desert regions of northwestern Kenya. Turkana tribe is part of the Nilotic tribes and constitutes the second largest pastoralist community in Kenya after the Maasais. The Turkana tribe originally came from the Karamojong region of northeastern Uganda. Turkana oral traditions purport that they arrived in Kenya while pursuing an unruly bull. The land they occupy is harsh and very dry. The Turkanas were, therefore, less affected by colonialism than other tribes because the British saw little value in their land.
The Turkana live in small households consisting of a man, his wives, their children and possibly some dependent women. This social unit is referred to as an
The Turkana are nomadic pastoralists who live in the desert regions of northwestern Kenya. Turkana tribe is part of the Nilotic tribes and constitutes the second largest pastoralist community in Kenya after the Maasais. The Turkana tribe originally came from the Karamojong region of northeastern Uganda. Turkana oral traditions purport that they arrived in Kenya while pursuing an unruly bull. The land they occupy is harsh and very dry. The Turkanas were, therefore, less affected by colonialism than other tribes because the British saw little value in their land.
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