Calabash Collection

Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)
Typical calabash gourd cups for mate, Ushuaia Province, Argentina

Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria
5856496 Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, and calabash gourd Cucumis lagenaria; (add.info.: Fruit and flowers of the watermelon, Citrullus lanatus)

Africa, Ethiopia, Omo River Valley, South Omo, Hamer tribe. Detail of the calabash carried by a Hamer woman

Spotlight
Lydia Jacobs

Noahs Sacrifice, 1847-53 (oil on canvas)
LMG109235 Noahs Sacrifice, 1847-53 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 2.6x254 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries

Hunt meeting, plate 2, early 19th century (colour engraving)
REV287675 Hunt meeting, plate 2, early 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Seed and fruit plants including cacao, calabash nutmeg, pawpaw, sugar apple, durian, tea, camellia, cotton, magnolia, peony, geranium, nasturtium, etc

Calabash nutmeg, Monodora myristica, Monodore aromatique. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

The hunters return, plate 4, early 19th century (colour engraving)
REV287676 The hunters return, plate 4, early 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: le retour du chasseur; gravures parisiennnes)

Old Hamar elder
Trevor Cole

The contrasting leather aprons or skirts of two Nyag atom girls. The skirt on the left is richly decorated with metal and copper beads; the one on the right is embellished with thousands of small

Fruit of Calabash Tree - National Tree of St. Lucia Windward Isands. February
DAD-1784 Fruit of Calabash Tree - National Tree of St. Lucia Windward Isands. February. David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bottle gourd flower, Lagenaria siceraria.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

Asia, Turkey, Bursa, Cumalikizik village. Cumalikizik is significant site of many Ottoman-period
Turkey, Bursa, Cumalikizik village. Cumalikizik is significant site of many Ottoman-period buildings in a very good state of preservation. Calabash Gourds and farming implements handing on stone wall

Asia, Turkey, Bursa. The 700-year-old village of Cumalikizik is significant site of
Turkey, Bursa. The 700-year-old village of Cumalikizik is significant site of many Ottoman-period buildings in a very good state of preservation

Sunrise and dock on intracoastal waterway, Calabash, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

Sunrise, Intracoastal waterway, Calabash, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

Bottle gourds, opo squashes or long melons -Lagenaria siceraria-, calabash, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

AUDUBON: MARTIN. Purple Martin (Progne subis). Detail of an engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Picture No. 11050857
Calabash fruit Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Tadoba national park, Maharashtra, India, Asia Date:

Calabash on tree, close-up

Calabash repaired with strong stitches of grass and leather

West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Pot on stove against wall of traditional mud dwelling

Africa, Ghana
West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Traditional thached mud dwelling

Wild bottle gourd / Calabash. France
WAT-14432 Wild bottle gourd / Calabash Nice, France Lagenaria siceraria M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Calabash tree - gourd / fruit. Bali - Indonesia
WAT-14801 Calabash tree - gourd / fruit. Bali - Indonesia Crescentia cujete M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Calabash Tree - & fruit Amazon Peru
WAT-13761 Calabash Tree - & fruit Amazon Peru Crescentia cujete M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Plants / Crescentia Cujete
The CALABASH-TREE, found by the conquistadors in the West Indies, depicted with other flora and fauna

Fruits of Calabash Tree - National Tree of St. Lucia Windward Islands. February
DAD-1785 Fruits of Calabash Tree - National Tree of St. Lucia Windward Islands. February. David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Calabash, a versatile and fascinating fruit, holds cultural significance in various parts of the world. In Argentina's enchanting Ushuaia, one can find typical calabash gourd cups used for mate, also known as chimarrao or cimarron. These spotlighted vessels are essential for enjoying the traditional South American drink. Traveling to Africa's captivating Omo River Valley in Ethiopia, we encounter the Hamer tribe who embrace calabashes as an integral part of their daily lives. From serving food to storing precious belongings, these durable gourds play a vital role in their culture. Venturing further west to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago within the vibrant West Indies region, we discover that calabashes are commonly referred to as bottle gourds. This versatile fruit is utilized not only for culinary purposes but also as containers and even musical instruments. Art enthusiasts may recognize "Noah's Sacrifice, " a remarkable 1847-53 oil on canvas masterpiece depicting biblical scenes where a calabash takes center stage. Similarly, Ulisse Aldrovandi's plate published in his work "Calabash" showcases this intriguing fruit with intricate details from the 16th century. The historical significance of calabashes continues with early 19th-century engravings such as "Hunt Meeting" and "The Hunter's Return. " These artworks depict scenes where hunters utilize calabashes during their expeditions. In terms of botany, seed and fruit plants offer us insights into unique varieties like the Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica). This aromatic spice adds depth to culinary creations while showcasing nature's diversity. Lastly, let us not forget about our wise elders; an old Hamar elder reminds us of how traditions passed down through generations keep cultures alive. The presence of bottle gourd flowers like Lagenaria siceraria adds beauty to our surroundings, reminding us of the wonders nature has to offer.