Honey Gourd / Calabash

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Used for putting honey into after coming home from the harvest. Decorated with a Mali beehive & pattern is burnt on with hot metal.

Category 1

  • Material
    Gourd
  • Size
    H 21cm D 18.5cm (top)
  • Origin
    Mali

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_11_0B71_081
  • Thematic Catalogue
    11: Honey pots and extractors
  • Keywords
    Honey containers ornamental

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1971
  • Donor
    Peter Paterson
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane