A Tibetan Yak Butter Churn

19th century, carved wood with incised metal mounts, the cylindrical vessel with plunger that separates, attached strap to body for carrying.

HOA 38 x 5 3/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Overall wear and aging to brass mounts and wood; churning stick with some loss to brass handle; areas of cracking to wood; wear to strap; small areas of verdigris to brass mounts.