Cultural Artefacts: Traditional Tableware and Utensils from Oromia
Explore the traditional tableware and utensils used from different cultural zones across Oromia in Ethiopia
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The origins of handcrafted utensils
From ancient times, tableware and utensils have been hand crafted by local artisans in Oromia to be used at meal times. Using locally available material such as wood, leather, and gourd, the Oromo equip their kitchens with all the necessities.
Gabatee
The Gabatee is an item carved from wood and can be used to serve meals.
Baaqqicha Aannanii
This popular traditional item of the Gujii Oromo is called Baaqqicha Aannanii. It is made out of gourd and covered with leather. The decorations are mostly Meexxii (a soft metal) and cowrie shells. Baaqqicha Aannanii can be drank from, and can also be used for storing milk.
Fal'aana Gaafaa
This is a type of spoon made from animal horn and used for scooping food.
Geeba
The Geeba is a traditional cup carved from animal horn or wood and used to drink traditional drinks such as Daadhii (honey wine).
The Chocho
The Chocho is primarily used to carry milk amongst the Oromo. It is decorated with beads and shells and has a leather strap for convenience.
Xamboo Galaa
Made out of horn and reinforced with leather, this water container is used by Oromo men during war.
Buqqee Aannanii
Milk is served out of this cup made out of gourd.
Baattuu Shinii
This is a small item woven out of straw that is used to carry a coffee cup during travel.
Waancaa
Carved from the horn of cattle, Waancaa is used as a drinking cup.
Brought to you by the Oromia Tourism Commission in partnership with Laurendeau & Associates.
Written by Outdoor Ethiopia
Photographed By Berhanu Beyene, Abinet Teshome, & Aron Simeneh
Produced by Metasebia Yoseph & Lidya Gebrehanna for Laurendeau & Associates.
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