Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

This is a large older, beautifully incised and richly patinated calabash from the Fulani tribe of Northern Cameroon. It was a common sight to see Fulani women to bring milk to the market in such vessels, before giving way to Chinese enamelware. The calabash has been lovingly repaired, one of our beutiful piece in our collection.

This calabash shows signs of prolonged use. The calabash has the most interesting and beautiful repairs I have ever seen. The decoration also differs from the traditional Fulani type. It has a light brownish patina. A beautiful object for any collection. 
 

This calabash has a fine and traditional repair. It differs from most other regional calabashes by its warm yellowish colour.  Possible origin: Northern Benin to be confirmed. Despite its repair it doesn't seems to have been used over a long period.

A new calabash with a fine, not open crack hardly visible