Calabash

Object/Artifact

Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Calabash

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.076

Description

Calabash with a long straight neck set into a carrier made of split bamboo and woven/braided raffia fiber. The vessel is beautifully carved with floral shapes.

Context

Used to store and serve palm wine

Dimensions

Height

69 cm

Width

21 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 69 cm Diameter: 21 cm

Material

Calabash, raffia fiber, bamboo