Calabash

The Calabash Collection is a paen to the gourd, that expresses universal truths and possesses a myriad of roles across Africa. Keeper of rhythm and story as a musical instrument, valued essential household and ceremonial vessel and a widely recognized symbol within folklore, traditional cosmological beliefs and our place within them. The calabash resonates across time, culture and location, and its diverse significance is reimagined as a stylized iteration, crafted in a variety of metals, A series of modern heirlooms referencing ideas that transcend time, acting as an evocative reminder of humanity’s quest for purpose, community and identity.