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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