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Shapely gourd with woven support and a looped basketry handle. Calabashes tend to be round-bottomed and therefore do not sit vertically on their own, requiring a rest or cradle of some kind to keep them upright. 13.5" Inquire About This Item

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This is defined as the embodiment of Women's Mystical Power, the ability to control physical and spiritual forces, to create life through procreation and the sustenance of life. Calabash has been around for about 4,000 years therefore earning the term, "THE TIMELESS GOURD" is a symbol of womanhood, wealth and a safe. All these symbols come together to represent the pride of Africa. This epic therefore brings to light how African values are loosing it's authenticity and concrete virtues.

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green fruit hanging from the branches of a tree

We were in Alter do Chão last Sunday. I spotted this beautiful calabash gourd tree in the front yard of a small bar, only meters away from from where the Tapajós River and Lago Verde meet. Look at the fruit on that small tree. And there were a few others I didn't include in the photograph!

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