Massive Fulani Calabash

A monumental, beautifully incised and richly patinated calabash from the nomadic Fulani of northern Cameroon. Such calabashes can still be seen today in use in the more remote regions of West Africa for the transport of comestibles to and from market. They are increasingly giving way to Nigerian and Chinese enamelware, recycled jerrycans and plastic buckets. Light and stunningly voluminous. exceptionally large at 20″ in diameter.

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