Burkina Faso 12" African Gita - Gourd Drum Bowl with Leather, Cowrie Shells, and Artwork 12" average outside diameter at the open end of the gourd Gourd lined with 16-20 sets of cowrie shells Leather lining top edge adds beautiful detailing and easy handling Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project Use as an African dance prop, upside down as a drum, or as a decorative bowl