Calabash

Object/Artifact

Nso Traditional Catalog

Name/Title

Calabash

Entry/Object ID

2014.01.079

Description

Calabash with a long slightly curved neck engraved by burning with floral designs and bands around the neck. Set into a carrier of woven and braided raffia fiber.

Context

Used to store and serve water and palm wine

Dimensions

Height

64 cm

Width

24 cm

Dimension Notes

H: 64 cm Diameter: 24 cm

Material

Calabash, raffia fiber