african gourds, but from where/which tribe?

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  1. JohnNL

    JohnNL Well-Known Member

    One has a little cross, so maybe ethiopia?
    Largest is 28 cm high. IMG_0114klein.jpg
     
    JohnNL, Jan 3, 2018
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  2. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    They are Masai, from Kenya.
     
    Taupou, Jan 3, 2018
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  3. JohnNL

    JohnNL Well-Known Member

    Model and size are quite different from masai gourds i have ever seen (see gourds below) Screenshot_2018-01-03-18-53-50.jpeg
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    maybe the one's you have are newer..?
     
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  5. Taupou

    Taupou Well-Known Member

    Newer, smaller, and made for sale as opposed to being intended for actual cultural use. These gourds are popular souvenir items, based on traditional Maasai drinking gourds.
     
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  6. JohnNL

    JohnNL Well-Known Member

    Thnx Taupou. I did find somewhat alike gourds also attributed to Maasai. 95% convinced now ;)
    (Late reaction because i've been ill last couple of days)
     
    JohnNL, Jan 8, 2018
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Get well soon.....& believe everything Taupou says.........:hilarious:
     
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  8. JohnNL

    JohnNL Well-Known Member

    Thnx. And I'm starting to. Believe i mean :)
     
    JohnNL, Jan 8, 2018
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