{"product_id":"vintage-beaded-maasai-calabash-kenya-52-4","title":"Vintage Beaded Maasai Calabash - Kenya - 52.4","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Beaded Maasai Calabash (Gourd)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​This authentic, hand-crafted calabash is more than just a vessel; it is a storied piece of East African heritage. Traditionally used by the \u003cb\u003eMaasai people\u003c\/b\u003e of Kenya and Tanzania for storing and cooling milk or water, these gourds are prized for their organic silhouettes and the personal history etched into their decorative repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eOrganic Form:\u003c\/b\u003e The vessel is fashioned from a naturally dried and hollowed-out gourd, boasting a tall, tapered neck and a warm, honey-toned patina that has deepened with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eIntricate Beadwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Adorned with traditional Maasai glass beads in classic white, red, and blue, the beadwork is woven into leather straps that wrap around the body. These patterns often denote the owner's status or clan lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eRepaired with Intention:\u003c\/b\u003e Note the textured metal and leather patches held in place by delicate wirework. In many African cultures, a break isn't a flaw—it’s an opportunity for \"functional beauty,\" where repairs are made with decorative intent to extend the life of a precious object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox dimension:  H 53cm W 10cm D 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56688164340090,"sku":"BBVINT8117BOT","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/files\/IMG_7722_76d76555-1677-48fa-b1a9-44f3fd7266fe.jpg?v=1773567794","url":"https:\/\/www.zipzappa.com\/products\/vintage-beaded-maasai-calabash-kenya-52-4","provider":"ZipZappa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}