
Title | Calabash Gourd Brown Cameroon West African Art |
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Type of Object | Calabash or Gourd |
Country of Origin | Cameroon |
People | Unspecified |
Materials | gourd |
Approximate Age | 20th century |
Height (in) | 15 |
Width (in) | 8.5 |
Dimensions | Height: 15 Inches Width: 8.5 Inches Height: 15 Inches Width: 8.5 Inches |
Overall Condition | Good to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
Damage/Repair | dirt, general wear, worn patina; see pictures for detail. |
Additional Information:
A calabash container made by an unknown people in Cameroon. Calabashes have historically held an important placew in the lives of West and Central Africans. Used for milk, beer, water, and medicines, they were part of both daily life and ceremonies.