Traditional Calabash Made From the Dried Shell of the Gourds
Imefadhiliwa
Nairobi, Nairobi Kati, masaa 2 yaliyopita
34 maoni
Traditional Calabash Made From the Dried Shell of the Gourds
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Nyingine
Aina
Chapa Mpya
Hali
Anwani ya duka
Nairobi • Nairobi Kati
Mfangano street, Information House
Imefungwa sasa
• Jumatatu - Jumamosi, 09:00-18:00
Nairobi • Githurai
Ruriī Road
Near Julistah Media next to Narzareth Hospital
Imefungwa sasa
• Jumatatu - Jumamosi, 09:00-19:00
The object is a traditional calabash, made from the dried shell of the bottle gourd fruit. It is commonly used in various cultures for multiple purposes:
Containers: Serving or storing food and liquids, or as money boxes.
Utensils: Ladles, bowls, cups, and spoons.
Musical instruments: Flutes, violins, harps, xylophones, and rattles.
Jewelry: Shells are carved and decorated into bracelets and necklaces.
Ritualistic purposes: Used by traditional healers for rituals.
Other uses: Bird feeders, nest boxes, and decorations.