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Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Large and expressive ethic style gourd vessel – very decorative modern African art (attributed
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Coconut, Fiberglass

Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s
Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s

Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s

H 22.05 in Dm 9.85 in
Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
visitor or special occasion. This vessel is made of a dried-out gourd fitted with leather straps to form a
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Bottles

Materials

Other

Ethiopian Milk Vessel
Ethiopian Milk Vessel

Ethiopian Milk Vessel

H 7.5 in Dm 5.5 in
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitions between forms
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Wood

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug

H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
face, and down to the rounded, gourd-shaped base. The vessel is textured with geometric patterns of
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

H 12.75 in W 7.25 in D 9 in
Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Located in Chicago, IL
This African piece was made by the oromo igbo people of ethiopia It is a gourd with weaved fiber
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Oromo Igbo African Gourd

Oromo Igbo African Gourd

H 20.5 in Dm 12.1 in
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large African gourd storage vessels with native repairs, early to mid 20th
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20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

H 18 in Dm 12 in
Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Gourds may have been the first bowls used by humans. Their strength and lightness have made them
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2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Lacquer

Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Cinnabar Red & Black Lacquer Gourd Calaba Long Bowl by Alexander Lamont

H 2.76 in Dm 16.54 in
Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community, Shiro Muchiri, the
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in
Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Platters and Serveware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 1.38 in W 27.17 in D 8.67 in
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community, Shiro Muchiri, the designer, combines their
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2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Beads, Walnut, Hardwood

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 1.58 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood, Ceramic

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in
Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass, Hardwood, Beech

Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection

Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection

H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood, Ceramic

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in
Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Beech, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Beads, Beech, Hardwood

Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in

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African Gourd Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African gourd vessel you’re looking for. An African gourd vessel — often made from wood, hardwood and beads — can elevate any home. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage African gourd vessel you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the African gourd vessel you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. SoShiro each produced at least one beautiful African gourd vessel that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Gourd Vessel?

An African gourd vessel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $651, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $4,344.
Questions About African Gourd Vessel
  • What is an African gourd?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African gourds in the plant family Lagenaria siceraria were often dried, hollowed out and used as storage containers or even musical instruments. These pieces made of gourd are called calabash. Shop an array of African gourd pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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