Ludayi (Carved Calabash Gourd Ladles)
Ludayi (Carved Calabash Gourd Ladles)
Ludayi (Carved Calabash Gourd Ladles)
Ludayi (Carved Calabash Gourd Ladles)

Ludayi (Carved Calabash Gourd Ladles)


Collection

Mary Nell Frucella Collection


Identifier

FR159


Artist

unknown


Description

These ladles are probably Ludayi, a name for a spoon for serving, mixing, and drinking thick drinks in the Hausa language of West Africa. It is made out of gourds, also known as Kwarya in the Hausa language or calabash, retrieved from the calabash tree. It’s been naturally treated and decorated by hand using very hot metals like knives.


Medium

Gourd

Width

3.5in

Height

2in

Length

9.5in

Where Made (Region)

West Africa

How Acquired

Donation

When Acquired

23-Feb

Name of Donor

Austin Friends of Folk Art