Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Large and Decorative African Gourd with Elephant Herd Design

$495
£378.45
€435.90
CA$693.65
A$774.39
CHF 405.77
MX$9,479.31
NOK 5,153.28
SEK 4,858.88
DKK 3,253.18
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A large incise decorated Gourd from Kenya. The design is of a herd of somewhat stylized overlapping Elephants marching in single file. Delicate traditional geometric blackened incised rings surround the upper portion and lower band as well as the background of the Elephant design. Partial paper tag on the base denotes Kenya as the place of origin. Dimensions: 13.5” high by 12.5” diameter. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various expected and acceptable signs of age include some finish losses as well as natural occurring imperfections inherent to the Gourd do not detract from the fine Organic presentation.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Diameter: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RAL1stDibs: LU1755245426652

More From This Seller

View All
Oceanic Handled Cup With Carved And Incised Decoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Tribal carved cup with handle with incised and carved design. Possibly from the Abeam People in the Sepik Region of New Guinea, the cup has overall meandering incised design and a s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Guinean Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Other

African Oku Tribe Carved Elephant Headress Camaroon Region
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A deftly carved Elephant Mask head dress, often erroneously called a mask as it is actually worn on the top of the head in Secret Society dances by those close to the King. A single ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Pierced African Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative Carved and Pierced African Tribal Panel depicting a Female Ancestor. The powerful Female Figure supports a multitude of Stylized Carved Animals carved in three Band...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Older African Fang Ngil Massive Carved And Painted Mask
Located in Bridgeport, CT
One of the largest African masks that we have seen, this Fang Secret Society mask is a full 66” high. Powerfully carved in traditional form with natural pigment paints made from Ochr...
Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Studio Pottery Vase in Asian Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted globular form glazed pottery Vase in Asian style. Reminiscent of Green Tea Ceremony vessels, the vase has a pleasing ridged body, irregular Olive Grey and Celadon...
Category

20th Century Edo Vases

Materials

Clay

Dogon Tribe Hardwood Carved Rhythm Pounder from Mali, Africa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Museum quality Dogon tribe ironwood percussion pounder reportedly collected from a Tellem cave in the Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali. Collected in the late 1970’s with approximate age...
Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

You May Also Like

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite extensive research, we have limited information on the origin and age of this piece. The etched detail suggests African origin...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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. Visible stitching and fabulous mottled reddish brown patina. Opening is 9.75”
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Tribal Urns

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Baskets

Materials

Organic Material

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 with gorgeous tribal geometric pattern. The calabash gourd ...
Category

Late 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Folk Art Hand Painted XL Colorful Gourd 18 h x 16 diameter Original vintage unrestored Refer to images listed
Category

Late 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood