I have play this African musical instrument called a balafon which is a type
of marimba with gourds underneath to resonate the sounds. Holes are put in
the gourds and thin paper over the holes to produce a buzzing sound when the
key struck. Really beautiful sound.

I haven't had much luck finding sources in America for strong gourds. I
usually get them from Africa. they are much more durable. Does this have
something to do with hot climate?

Olushola

"Bill R" wrote in message
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sarab wrote:
My 6 yr. old daughter has grown some terrific snake gourds from plants
I bought at her kindergarten plant sale. A couple of them are 3 ft.
long. The gourd plant itself is starting to look beaten; leaves, vine
turning brown in some places. But - the stems of the gourds
themselves are still thriving.

If we picked them now, is there any chance they would cure properly in
5 wks? The annual state gourd festival is in early Sept. and my
daughter would love to enter the 10yr and younger "gourd animal"
division! If not, there's always the state fair in two months -

Thanks!




There is a lot of information on the net about curing
gourds. This Google link is a good place to start:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...ing+gourds&spe
ll=1
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