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African Calabash

Early 20th Century African Calabash
Located in Chicago, IL
Small leather Calabash from Africa Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24
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20th Century Congolese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
Located in PARIS, FR
This nomadic object has been diverted from its original use. It is a unique genuine old piece with undeniable authentic charm. The signs of wear, scars and repairs testify to the ric...
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Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
Calabash Tuareg, Niger, Africa
H 7.09 in Dm 11.82 in
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa
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Late 20th Century Burkinabe Bohemian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa
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Late 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Klaylife Calabash, Clay Beaded Floor Lamp /Hanging Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Our newest creation, the Calabash has curves in all the right places. We designed these epic
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2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Clay

Recent Sales

Mid-Century African Tribal Calabash with Female Motif Hemba / Luba, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century African Tribal Calabash with Female Motif Hemba / Luba, 1950s These bankishi (sing
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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Hand Carved calabash vase 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful hand carved Calabash ,Africa Kenya . 1950s . Elephants and i think anteaters . Nice
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Vintage 1950s Kenyan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Coconut

Hand Carved calabash vase  1950s
Hand Carved calabash vase  1950s
H 12.21 in Dm 10.24 in
Vintage West African Gourd
Located in Dallas, TX
sizes are used as bowls to drink palm wine. Calabashes are used in making the West African instruments
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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Jars

Materials

Shell, Nutwood

Fine Hardwood Sculpture of Bearded African Man Carrying a Kalabas
Located in Leuven , BE
This is a fine hardwood sculpture of a bearded African man carrying a Calabash. The sculpture was
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Late 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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African Tribal Gourd Vessel
Located in Southampton, GB
An African Gourd Vessel; made from organic dried out gourd fruit, used throughout Africa for not only decoration but to carry water and sometimes used as a drum. A piece of art, use...
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Early 20th Century African Decorative Baskets

Materials

Organic Material

African Tribal Gourd Vessel
African Tribal Gourd Vessel
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
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African Calabash For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African calabash you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African calabash for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and animal skin. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage African calabash you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an African calabash — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Sheila Elias each produced at least one beautiful African calabash that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Calabash?

Prices for an African calabash start at $425 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $2,674.