Huge Fulani Calabash

This voluminous 20″ calabash hails from northern Cameroon and was the work of semi-nomadic Fulani. It represents the vertically cut half of a hollowed-out, incised and blackened gourd. Fulani communities are scattered across West Africa from Senegal through the Central African Republic. It is a common sight to see Fulani women bringing milk to market in such vessels which are lightweight, remarkably durable and are well suited to personalized decoration. This is an older gourd with a well worn and variegated patina.

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