Ceremonial Calabash Gourd Cameroon

Overall Condition: Good to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.

Damage/Repair: dirt, general wear, worn patina; see pictures for detail.

A calabash container made by an unknown people in Cameroon. Calabashes have historically held an important place in the lives of West and Central Africans.  Used for milk, beer, water, and medicines, they were part of both daily life and ceremonies.