Gourd

A gourd container for carrying milk or water. It has a large dark brown pear shaped body with a bulbous neck and a grass sting handle.

Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels, Domestic equipment
• Object: Gourd
• Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: Whole: 555 mm x 190 mm x 215 mm
• Production Date: Pre 1906
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Mrs Chambers
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:R723/2

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