20th century Basque ferret, vintage copper

20th century Basque ferreta, vintage copper. 20th century Basque ferreta. The ferreta (in Basque) is a wooden container used to transport and store water in homes in the Basque Country. Women carried it on their heads using a cushion. Made of wood and rimmed with copper. Two copper handles. Traces of use and wear over time. Height = 33 cm. Diameter = 37 cm including handles. Weight = 4 kg.