The Calabash: Vision Quest

A symbol for eternity … where all thirst is quenched.

The African calabash is used when there is a gathering or coming together of people, where ideas are shared and stories are told.

It is a big claypot used for cooling water and also used to ferment traditional beer (amorula). Can also be used when serving … as the main source and is always placed at the centre.

1. It is therefore a symbol of communalism and sharing
2. It holds the community together
3. It promotes “davha” – when people are called to help in tilling fields
4. It is a symbol of co-operation
5. It is a symbol of fertility and growth
6. It is a symbol of laughter, dance, happiness
7. And the essence from which life flows