Skip to main content
Calabash dish
Calabash dish

Calabash dish

MediumFiber, gourd
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Smalley
Object number1931.7.10
DescriptionDish made from a vertical cross section from a dark reddish gourd hallowed out smoothly, stem left as handle or spout. Three large cracks - one at top that completely severs the the handle - glued on. Second goes from lovver edge deep into dish and braches out - sevvn repair made with reed in a pattern stitch. Third crack small at right - unmended - reddish color could be a stain from millet leaves. For household use.
On View
Not on view
Collections