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Beads like these have long served as a form of currency in parts of Africa
32cmH on stand x 19cmW
Size: 68cm
though all are very close to the one shown
They can be used as lamp shades
Vintage Beaded Maasai Calabash - Kenya - 52.2 Undressing Beads like these have longA vintage Maasai calabash from Kenya, formed from a naturally dried and hollowed gourd. Vessels like this were used to store and cool milk or water, and the surface carries a warm, honey toned patina from years of handling. Bands of traditional Maasai glass beads white, red and blue, threaded onto leather straps wrap the body, while older repairs in metal and fine wirework are left on show: in Maasai culture a break is mended with intent rather than
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