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Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Tribal Urns

Materials

Wood

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

H 22 in Dm 16 in
African Tribal Gourd Vessel
Located in Southampton, GB
An African Gourd Vessel; made from organic dried out gourd fruit, used throughout Africa for not
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Baskets

Materials

Organic Material

African Tribal Gourd Vessel
African Tribal Gourd Vessel

African Tribal Gourd Vessel

H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Three Tutsi gourd storage vessels ( liquids wine ) in good original condition with beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Burundian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

H 12 in Dm 11 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
Category

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

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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 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

Hardwood, Beech, Beads

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
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

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

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

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

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 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

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

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
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

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 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

Hardwood, Beech, Beads

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

Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

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
African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Growing in both temperate and tropical environments, gourds can be found all-over Africa, where
Category

Mid-20th Century African Rustic Vases

Materials

Other

African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel
African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel

African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel

H 9.5 in Dm 6.5 in
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

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
Vintage West African Gourd
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal art, namely, a vintage West African Gourd
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Jars

Materials

Shell, Nutwood

Vintage West African Gourd
Vintage West African Gourd

Vintage West African Gourd

H 14 in Dm 6.5 in
Beaded Gourd Vase
Located in New York, NY
Handsome blue and white hand-beaded African vase over dried gourd vessel. 20th century. Dimension
Category

20th Century African Vases

Materials

Beads

Beaded Gourd Vase
Beaded Gourd Vase

Beaded Gourd Vase

H 5.25 in Dm 3.75 in
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
similar but lesser example. The gourd on offer is an important example of Southeast African cultural
Category

Antique 19th Century Mozambican Vases and Vessels

Materials

Beads, Glass

Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

H 11 in
African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel
Located in New York, NY
This large African unglazed earthenware double gourd form storage vessel is decorated with incised
Category

Antique 19th Century African Ceramics

African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel
African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel

African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel

H 14 in Dm 12.325 in
Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully weathered African gourd storage vessels with fitted covers and old stitched repairs
Category

Late 20th Century African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels
Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels

Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels

H 17 in Dm 16 in

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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 with gorgeous tribal geometric pattern. The calabash gourd is hollowed out, dried and...
Category

Late 20th Century Burkinabe Bohemian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1

H 8 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 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.