Stool (3) - Kalebas

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Three kalebas gourds from Kenya of the Kalenjin culture, used for mursik fermentation and decorated with beads, cowrie shells and geometric paintings; one measures 25 cm high and 11 cm in diameter, the other two 18 cm high and 9 cm in diameter, dating from 1980–1990 and in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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Three dark kalebas gourds from Kenya.
From the Kalenjin ethnic group, to be used for making mursik, fermented milk.
Decorated with beads, cowrie shells and paintings in geometric patterns.
A kalebas of 25 cm high, 11 cm in diameter,
and two kalebas of 18 cm high and 9 cm in diameter.

Three dark kalebas gourds from Kenya.
From the Kalenjin ethnic group, to be used for making mursik, fermented milk.
Decorated with beads, cowrie shells and paintings in geometric patterns.
A kalebas of 25 cm high, 11 cm in diameter,
and two kalebas of 18 cm high and 9 cm in diameter.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Kenya
Material
Kalebas
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Objects sold
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