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African Gourd Vessel

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

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

African Tribal Gourd Vessel
African Tribal Gourd Vessel

African Tribal Gourd Vessel

$258

H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 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

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

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Located in Rochester, NY

Three Tutsi gourd storage vessels ( liquids wine ) w/ nicely aged old surface color. Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Burundian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel
African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel

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

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

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

Fiberglass, Coconut

Vintage West African Gourd
Vintage West African Gourd

Vintage West African Gourd

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H 14 in Dm 6.5 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

Beaded Gourd Vase
Beaded Gourd Vase

Beaded Gourd Vase

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H 5.25 in Dm 3.75 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

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

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

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

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

Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels
Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels

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

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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

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

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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
  • 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.