This Tibetan yak butter container comes from the Himalayan region between Kathmandu, Nepal and Tibet.
Yak butter is the main staple food and trade item of the herding communities of the region. The hand carved wooden jars, found in every household, are of simple design, often accented with decorative lines and a loose fitting cap.
In addition to butter and cheese, the Tibetan national beverage is a nutritious ‘tea’ or ‘soup’ which is made by adding salt and water. Tibetans drink upwards of 60 small cups a day for the hydration and nutrition demands of living in the cold high altitudes.
Age: 80+ Years
Origin: Nepal
Material: Wood, Metal, Rope
Size: 6" x 6" x 8"