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Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Located in Winnetka, IL
This African piece was made by the oromo igbo people of ethiopia It is a gourd with weaved fiber
Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Art

Materials

Metallic Thread

Oromo Igbo African Gourd
Oromo Igbo African Gourd

Oromo Igbo African Gourd

H 20.5 in Dm 12.1 in
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large African gourd storage vessels with native repairs, early to mid 20th
Category

20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century
Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

Pair African Gourd Storage Vessels, Kenya or Ethiopia, early-mid 20th Century

H 18 in Dm 12 in
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Tribal Urns

Materials

Wood

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

H 22 in Dm 16 in
African Tribal Gourd Vessel
Located in Southampton, GB
An African Gourd Vessel; made from organic dried out gourd fruit, used throughout Africa for not
Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Baskets

Materials

Organic Material

African Tribal Gourd Vessel
African Tribal Gourd Vessel

African Tribal Gourd Vessel

H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
African Decorative Object, Gourd
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African decorative object, gourd, early 20th century. Measures: H 11 cm, L 57 cm, W 13 cm.
Category

20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Decorative Object, Gourd
African Decorative Object, Gourd

African Decorative Object, Gourd

H 4.34 in W 5.12 in D 22.45 in
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
aged old surface color. Mid 20th century. Burundi Africa. Measurements - gourd w/ woven natural grass
Category

Mid-20th Century Burundian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa
Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

Three Tutsi Gourd Vessels Burundi Africa

H 12 in Dm 11 in
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa
Category

Late 20th Century Burkinabe Bohemian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #1

H 8 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and beautifully crafted natural Calabash gourd bowl, made by artisans in West Africa
Category

Late 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Decorative Bowls

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2
Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2

Vintage Hand-Crafted African Tribal Geometric Calabash Gourd Bowl #2

H 10.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
20th Century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope and Mallets
Located in Miami, FL
20th century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope, and Mallets Offered for sale is a
Category

20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Rope, Wood

20th Century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope and Mallets
20th Century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope and Mallets

20th Century Rustic African Xylophone with Wood, Gourds, Rope and Mallets

H 9 in W 46 in D 18 in
"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946
By Stuart Maxwell Armfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brilliant painting executed in vivid colors, this view of an African male youth holding a basket
Category

Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946
"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946

"African Youth with Gourds and Flowers, " English Art Deco Painting, 1946

H 35 in W 29 in D 2 in
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
animal. Together with, A South African beaded snuff monkey fruit gourd Zulu, 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray
South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray

South African Zulu Two Handled Carved Wood Meat Tray

H 1.28 in W 4.14 in D 3.25 in

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Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community, Shiro Muchiri, the
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wine carafe of hand-blown borosilicate glass from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 13.78 in Dm 6.7 in
Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Platters and Serveware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden serving tray of decorative walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 1.38 in W 27.17 in D 8.67 in
Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Beads, Beech, Hardwood

Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden Salt mill in beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community, Shiro Muchiri, the designer, combines their
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Beads, Walnut, Hardwood

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection
Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection

Appetizer and bread wooden serving tray from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 1.58 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood, Ceramic

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in
Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Beech, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden charger plate serving tray of beech wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels used in the Pokot community
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Dinner Plates

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood

Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden charger plate serving tray of walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 0.99 in Dm 15.36 in
Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
beadwork made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood, Beech, Blown Glass, Ceramic

Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection
Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection

Carafe and set of glasses on a beech wooden tray from SoShiro Pok collection

H 14.97 in W 27.56 in D 8.67 in
Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
made by the Pokot women in Northwest Kenya. Influenced by the hand-carved African gourd fruit vessels
Category

2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Walnut, Beads, Hardwood, Ceramic

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Salt mill and pepper grinder set in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

H 9.85 in Dm 3.35 in
Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
South Africa, circa 1930 One Xhosa beaded medicine gourd. H 12 x Ø 10 cm
Category

Vintage 1930s South African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beads

Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s
Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s

Vintage Decorative Xhosa Beaded Medicine Gourd, South Africa, 1930s

H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Gourd Pipe
Located in Hudson, NY
An unusual pipe made from a gourd. Bronze tipped with embedded shells. Decorated with two human
Category

Antique 19th Century African More Folk Art

Antique Gourd Pipe

Antique Gourd Pipe

H 5 in W 5 in D 7 in
Antique African Gourd Water Bottle with Provenance, circa 1870
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique African gourd water bottle with woven carrying handles applied to the sides and with
Category

Antique 1870s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Gourd Water Bottle with Provenance, circa 1870
Antique African Gourd Water Bottle with Provenance, circa 1870

Antique African Gourd Water Bottle with Provenance, circa 1870

H 6.3 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage African Gourd Namji Statue
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful vintage African Namji doll made from dried gourd and decorated with a rattan skirt and
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rattan

Vintage African Gourd Namji Statue
Vintage African Gourd Namji Statue

Vintage African Gourd Namji Statue

H 26 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Growing in both temperate and tropical environments, gourds can be found all-over Africa, where
Category

Mid-20th Century African Rustic Vases

Materials

Other

African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel
African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel

African Dried Gourd Carrying Vessel

H 9.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Vintage West African Gourd
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal art, namely, a vintage West African Gourd
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Jars

Materials

Shell, Nutwood

Vintage West African Gourd
Vintage West African Gourd

Vintage West African Gourd

H 14 in Dm 6.5 in
Beaded Gourd Vase
Located in New York, NY
Handsome blue and white hand-beaded African vase over dried gourd vessel. 20th century. Dimension
Category

20th Century African Vases

Materials

Beads

Beaded Gourd Vase
Beaded Gourd Vase

Beaded Gourd Vase

H 5.25 in Dm 3.75 in
Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Large and expressive ethic style gourd vessel – very decorative modern African art (attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Coconut, Fiberglass

Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s
Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s

Modern Ethnic African Art Style Gourd Vessel or Vase Twigs & Fiberglass, 1970s

H 22.05 in Dm 9.85 in
19th Century Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
still-drying gourd. Such gourds were familiar objects in South African tribal societies, though examples
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art

19th Century Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
19th Century Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa

19th Century Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa

H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
similar but lesser example. The gourd on offer is an important example of Southeast African cultural
Category

Antique 19th Century Mozambican Vases and Vessels

Materials

Beads, Glass

Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa
Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

Rare Folk Art Gourd, South Africa

H 11 in
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Gourds were a favored item among southern African tribes, carried by both men and women and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa

H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in
African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel
Located in New York, NY
This large African unglazed earthenware double gourd form storage vessel is decorated with incised
Category

Antique 19th Century African Ceramics

African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel
African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel

African Nupe Tribe Earthenware Double Gourd Storage Vessel

H 14 in Dm 12.325 in
Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels
Located in New York, NY
Two beautifully weathered African gourd storage vessels with fitted covers and old stitched repairs
Category

Late 20th Century African Decorative Bowls

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels
Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels

Vintage African Gourd Storage Vessels

H 17 in Dm 16 in

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Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Turkana tribal carved wood headrest, stylized human form, early 20th century, Kenya, African. Headrest from Kenya with attached leather, beads, buttons and a metal finger knife. Gre...
Category

Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments
Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

Turkana Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Human Form, African Beaded Attachments

H 7.63 in W 4.25 in D 2 in
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African Gourd For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African gourd for your home. An African gourd — often made from beads, trimming and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African gourd — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African gourd is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African gourd has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stuart Maxwell Armfield are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Gourd?

The average selling price for an African gourd at 1stDibs is $749, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About African Gourd
  • What is an African gourd?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African gourds in the plant family Lagenaria siceraria were often dried, hollowed out and used as storage containers or even musical instruments. These pieces made of gourd are called calabash. Shop an array of African gourd pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.