Vntg Decorated African Maasai Gourd Bottle Container with Lid Beads Cowry & Shells

The gourd without the strap measures 12 3/4 inches tall by about 6 inches with shells.
From AI:
This item is a traditional Maasai handmade gourd bottle (kibuyu) from Kenya, historically used as a vessel to carry water, milk, or blood. 
    • Materials: Crafted from a dried hollow gourd decorated with cowrie shells, glass beads, and leather straps. 
    • Purpose:  Traditionally used by the Maasai people for storing fermented milk (Mursik). 
    • Features:  Burnt in designs and is sealed with a leather cap which was secured by leather.