Thank you for viewing! This is a gourd craft from Tanzania. Material: The base is made from naturally dried gourds. Technique: Patterns are burned onto the surface using heated tools, and then further carved, creating intricate geometric designs and pictures of animals (such as elephants and lions). Uses: Originally used as containers for water and drinks (drinking gourds), they are now widely enjoyed as interior objects, such as ornaments and vases, due to their unique designs. Everything in the photos is included.