Calabash Vessel

A container made out of a calabash, or gourd. It has a wooden funnel-like mouth piece, attached by twine, it also has a figurative design etched onto the surface of the gourd. The container was probably used for holding palm wine, or poyo .

Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Calabash Vessel
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 385mm x 256mm x 212mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.dj

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