Calabash Gourd 02 new in They help provide vital body

They help provide vital body heat usually shared by a mother or herd

Cowrie shells are symbolic of wealth and the use of cowrie shells on these baskets indicates that they were used to store valuable content

This old jug is hand-carved from indigenous wood by the Zulu people of South Africa

This style of headrest is common place with the Samburu people

Calabash Gourd 02 new in They help provide vital bodyThis hand carved gourd is made from the calabash tree and originates from the Maasai people of Kenya. This vessel would have been used to store milk, honey and beer as well as for initiation ceremonies. The gourds are made using calabashes which have beautiful natural shapes. The calabashes are cut from their vines and dried for several weeks before being hollowed, washed and sterilised with embers from the wild olive tree. Shorter, fatter calabash