Description
Maasai Turkana Milk Gourd
One of kind hand carved gourd from the calabash tree which make beautiful table accessories. Traditionally made by the Maasai people to store milk, honey and beer. Maasai warriors often mixed milk and cows blood as it is believed to provide strength and nutrition for hunting or fighting. Some gourds will have metal patching or stitching to restore their functionality as they are passed down from generation to generation. Completely unique with it’s own embellishment of leather, beads and metals.
