Calabash Vessel

A vessel made from gourd, or calabash, used for storing water or poyo , otherwise known as palm wine.

Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Calabash Vessel
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Temne
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1965
  • Associated Places: Kamaranka, Gbanti Kamaranka Chiefdom, Bombali District (Place collected)
  • Associated People: Paramount Chief Kande Bungura II (Donor)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1965.64.25

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