Gita Gourd Drum - 12" with leather, cowrie shells, and hand carvings - from Ghana, West Africa 12" average outside diameter of the bowl at the open edge Red or green dye applied to the outside, then handcarved with geometric designs to add artistic value Hand crafted leather work adorns the top rim, with cowrie shells lining the top of the gourd Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project Play as an African dance accessory, upside down as a drum, or use as a decorative bowl