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09.01.1653

A beautifully incised and richly patinated calabash from the nomadic Fulani of northern Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Chad. The present calabash is an older one with a reddish patina. One small, not open crack hardly visible and some signs of use, see pictures.

Similar item at : Musée de l'Homme, M.H. 1931.75.2482, and MEG (geneva) No ETHAF 046001-3

  • Ref.:09.01.1653
  • Size:Diameter 47 - 52 cm; height: 28 cm
  • Weight:685 gr

Category

  • Calabashes & Gourdes 09.01West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • Containers & Household Items 09REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CAMEROONNIGERNIGERIA

Material

  • VegetalGourds, calabashes

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)High aesthetic value

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