The calabash, or African pot, was se lected as being the most recognizable object to represent what would automatically be associated with the African continent and not any other.

• 最终，这个葫芦形（非洲当地的一种葫芦）或者更确切说，非洲瓦盆形的方案获胜，因为非洲瓦盆最具显著特征，使人们不由自主的与非洲大陆紧密联系在一起。