Maasai Tribe Milk Gourd Calabash ~18.9" Tall - New 2025 - West African Artifacts

African Angel ArtSKU: AA03622

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Dimensions: H:18.9" W:9.1" L:9.1" Weight: 2.2 lbs.

Maasai Tribe Milk Gourd Calabash – The Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania traditionally use milk gourds, also called calabashes, to store and carry milk which is a key part of their diet. These containers are made from hollowed out gourds, often decorated with beads, leather, or metal. They are not only practical but also symbolic, representing nourishment, hospitality and cultural identity. The gourds are usually cared for with great respect and may be smoked inside to preserve the milk and add flavor. They are especially important in ceremonies and daily life.

 

About the Tribe

Maasai also spelled Masai (this is incorrect spelling of the British settlers and has remained in current use) are nomadic pastoralists of East Africa. Maasai is essentially a linguistic term, referring to speakers of this Eastern Sudanic language (usually called Maa) of the Nilo-Saharan language family. These include the pastoral Maasai who range along the Great Rift Valley of Kenya and Tanzania, the Samburu of Kenya, and the semipastoral Arusha and Baraguyu (or Kwafi) of Tanzania. The pastoral Maasai are fully nomadic, wandering in bands throughout the year and subsisting almost entirely on the meat, blood, and milk of their herds. Their bright red robes set them apart visually. Spear in hand, they are calm and courageous regardless of the danger. Until recently, a Maasai boy would only be crowned a warrior if they killed a lion single-handedly using a spear. Of course, this does not happen anymore as protection of the precious wildlife is paramount. Traditional Maasai people's lifestyle concentrates on their cattle which make up the primary source of food.

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