Rarámuri Canteen

• M004

Lagenaria siceraria. (Tarahumara Canteen). These quart-sized, pear-shaped gourds are still used as water containers by the Rarámuri of the Barranca del Cobre (Copper Canyon) in Chihuahua, Mexico. A shoulder strap of hemp or iztle (agave fiber) is knotted into a sling around the bulb for carrying. From our Seed Bank Collection.


• Origin: low desert, about 1970' elevation
• Gourds range 7-11" tall
• Approx. 2.5g/15 seeds per packet.
• Limit 3 packets
These seeds are part of our conservation program and are not available for purchase. They are only available through Native American Seed Request
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• $3.95