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Set of three SMALL Vintage African hand-decorated Calabash gourd vessels
Each natural gourd has been hollowed and decorated by hand with incised/pyrographic designs, including stylized human figures, a hunter/archer, animals/cattle and geometric imagery. Natural fiber/raffia is tied around the necks.
All three bear a matching geometric mark on the underside, suggesting they originated from the same artist or workshop. Additional hand-inscribed “500” markings appear near the bases.
Likely late 20th century, approximately 1970s–1990s. Exact African country/ethnic attribution and maker are unknown, so they are being listed conservatively as African folk art rather than assigning an unverified origin.
These are genuine hollowed natural gourds, not pottery or carved wood.
Condition: Vintage condition with natural variations, surface marks, discoloration and wear consistent with handmade organic material. Please examine photos closely; they form part of the description.
