51K views · 3.1K reactions | Mounet Camará, from the Baga People of Guinea Conakri, masterfully playing the calabash. The calabash are dried and hollowed gourds that have a huge range of uses, from instruments to a common household utensil across West Africa. Instrumentally, they’re used in the construction of Bolon, Donso Ngoni, Kora, Soku, and Djidunun (water drums). VIdeo via djalo musica nomad on instagram. instagram.com/nomad.djalo/ | African Drumming | Facebook

The Calabash Tree. Nature’s Gift in West Africa This iconic tree right here is the calabash tree, scientifically known as Crescentia cujete, and yes, this particular one stands tall at the Prempeh II Museum in Kumasi, Ghana 🇬🇭. A Bit of History The calabash tree has been part of African life for centuries. Native to Central and South America, it found its home in Africa through trade and migration and has since become rooted in our traditions, especially in West Africa. How Calabash Is Made It