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Cow Horn Muratina Drinking Horn with Stand – Hand-Carved Wine Cup | Made in Kenya
Cow Horn Muratina Drinking Horn with Stand – Hand-Carved Wine Cup | Made in Kenya
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Sip history with our Handcrafted Kenyan Cow Horn Muratina Drinking Horn with Matching Stand. Carved from upcycled Ankole cow horn in Kenya, this traditional vessel pays homage to the historic Kikuyu Muratina honey wine drinking horn (Ruhia). It features deep hand-engraved spine details and warm, translucent tortoise-amber hues, resting elegantly in a custom horn stand.
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Authentic Kenyan Cultural Heritage: Directly inspired by Kikuyu traditions, this drinking horn honors the iconic Ruhia vessel used during cultural ceremonies, traditional gatherings, and Muratina (Kenyan honey wine) celebrations.
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Hand-Carved Spine & Amber Translucency: Showcases hand-carved textured notches along its outer curve, glowing with rich mahogany, cognac-brown, and translucent honey-amber tones under light.
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Includes Custom Horn Base: Comes paired with a hollowed, hand-shaped dark horn stand that holds the tapered vessel upright between drinks or displays it as an artisanal centerpiece.
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Upcycled & Eco-Friendly: Sustainably made from repurposed bovine horn—a natural byproduct of local agriculture—providing an eco-conscious piece of functional African art.
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100% Food-Safe Finish: Carefully sealed and buffed to a smooth sheen using natural beeswax and food-grade mineral oil, completely free from toxic chemical varnishes or lacquers.
Care Instructions:
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Best suited for cool or room-temperature beverages such as Muratina, mead, cider, or water.
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Hand wash only with cool water and gentle dish soap; dry immediately with a clean, soft cloth.
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Avoid hot liquids, dishwashers, microwaves, and direct heat sources.
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Rub occasionally with a tiny drop of food-grade mineral oil to preserve the detailed carvings and deep amber glow.
