Calabash Bowl
1970.02.0003A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Calabash Bowl (1970.02.0003A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Colonial |
| Date | 1960-1970 |
| Culture | Hausa |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 33.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 8.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.0 cm |
| Weight | 259 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
| Materials | Plant--Gourd, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Painting |
Research Remarks
| Description | "CARVED CALABASH AND LID: A calabash is a vessel made from a gourd. The shape of the gourd determines not only the shape of the container, but also its purpose. Round gourds are used to make bowls. Oblong gourds when split lengthwise are used to make spoons, ladles, or drinking cups. Traditionally only Hausa women carved and decorated calabashes. In most cases the designs are symbolic and have names. The meaning of the symbols on this calabash is not known." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | See Guide to Nigerian Museum. P. 46. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
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| Reproduction | no |
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