African Gourd Vessel
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Coconut, Fiberglass
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Bottles
Materials
Other
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art
Materials
Metallic Thread
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
Category
20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
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
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
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
Category
2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces
Materials
Beads, Walnut, Hardwood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful large Mid-Century vase by Scheurich.
West Germany, 1960s-1970s
Shape number 546-40 (Model-height in centimeters).
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Located in Casteren, NL
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Original wrought iron hardware.
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Located in HEILOO, NL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand hewn and hand carved African Ethiopian wooden bowl with handle.
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Chicago, IL
Growing in both temperate and tropical environments, gourds can be found all-over Africa, where
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully weathered African gourd storage vessels with fitted covers and old stitched repairs
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Located in New York, NY
Handsome blue and white hand-beaded African vase over dried gourd vessel. 20th century.
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Ethiopian Borana Oromo Woven Milk Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
milk vessel is made of a dried-out gourd, which seamlessly connects to a tall woven neck. A fantastic
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Located in London, by appointment only
inside of a gourd vessel. The inner bark was bandaged over a wound to stop bleeding and speed its healing
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African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel
Located in New York, NY
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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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022African 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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