Antique Hand Carved African Hanging Gourd Vessel Lidded Calabash Bird Decor

hand-carved African calabash (gourd) vessel, likely made in Kenya, Zimbabwe, or South Africa during the 1960s–1980s. * The crosshatched geometric carving is typical of East African gourd art. * The darkened (ebonized) finish on the upper half is common on African decorative gourds. * The matching carved lid with the hanging cord appears to be original. * The bird motif and abstract geometric panels are consistent with African folk art