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Q: What are the traditional uses of the African calabash?

A: It is used as a container for drinking, eating, storing food, or as a musical instrument.

Q: How do you maintain a gourd?

A: Wash it in warm water and avoid harsh detergents. Dry it thoroughly after each use.

Q: Can you drink hot liquids from a gourd?

A: It is best to avoid very hot liquids, as they could damage the gourd.

Q: Is the calabash fragile?

A: Yes, it can crack or break if dropped or exposed to extreme temperature changes.

Q: How do you decorate a gourd?

A: It can be engraved, painted, or decorated with beads or other materials.

Conservation
To keep the calabash in good condition, it is recommended to keep it in a dry place, out of excessive humidity. Avoid exposing it directly to the sun for long periods to prevent drying and cracking. Regular maintenance with a dry cloth is generally enough to maintain its appearance.
Ingredients & nutritional information
The calabash being a natural product, it does not contain added ingredients. It is composed only of the dried bark of the fruit of the Lagenaria Siceraria plant. It is important to note that the calabash is not edible in itself and should not be consumed.

African calabash

The African Calabash is an accessory traditional versatile, made from fruit dried from the plant Thegenaria siceraria. This obnatural jet, at the same time utilitarian and decorative, characterized by its ar shaperounded and its smooth surface. ChEach calabash is unique, with variations subtle in size, of natural shape and patternsels.

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  • Small (approx. 10cm in diameter + handle)
  • Average (approx. 20 cm in diameter)
  • Large (approx. 30 cm in diameter)

Q: What are the traditional uses of the African calabash?

A: It is used as a container for drinking, eating, storing food, or as a musical instrument.

Q: How do you maintain a gourd?

A: Wash it in warm water and avoid harsh detergents. Dry it thoroughly after each use.

Q: Can you drink hot liquids from a gourd?

A: It is best to avoid very hot liquids, as they could damage the gourd.

Q: Is the calabash fragile?

A: Yes, it can crack or break if dropped or exposed to extreme temperature changes.

Q: How do you decorate a gourd?

A: It can be engraved, painted, or decorated with beads or other materials.

To keep the calabash in good condition, it is recommended to keep it in a dry place, out of excessive humidity. Avoid exposing it directly to the sun for long periods to prevent drying and cracking. Regular maintenance with a dry cloth is generally enough to maintain its appearance.
The calabash being a natural product, it does not contain added ingredients. It is composed only of the dried bark of the fruit of the Lagenaria Siceraria plant. It is important to note that the calabash is not edible in itself and should not be consumed.
Calebasse Africaine - NKOSI.
African calabash

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