Milk container, Borana people, Ethiopia / Kenya The Borana people, also called the Boran, are a subethnic group of the Oromo-speaking people who live in southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya. The name Borana means 'free', in reference to their nomadic nature. As nomadic pastoralists, they craft and use numerous containers for the storage and transportation of milk. This type of container, called 'chocho,' is shaped like a gourd. It can be made from woven materials, which are then coated with gum to make it waterproof or crafted from a calabash. This very old specimen was crafted from a gourd covered with stretched leather. The visible stitching of the leather is apparent. This container is richly adorned with numerous beads and cowrie shells. Additionally, there are beautiful patterns stitched with metal wire.