Basket cage

URN: CH0040

Collections: Basket

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About the artefact

Simple name (Somali)

Saab/ Janjal

Simple name (English)

Basket cage

Measurements

13.5 mm (D)

24.0 mm (H)

Material

Basketry; synthetic fibre

The Saab is the frame that holds the Haan or Ubbo (Woven basket or Gourd Container) for transportation and can be used to churn ghee in the haan/ Ubbo. It is made from trees branches called Dhuyac, Gob AND Mira Cas. The branches are held together by leather called Jil. Meat is put in so it can have air without being in a closed place to dry.

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