Decorated Gourd Item Number: 2738/6 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Half spherical gourd with engraved decoration covering the exterior surface. A scene of a thatched hut beneath a tree on the banks of a river, surrounded by lotus flowers and a border of incised zigzag, is painted dark brown and contrasts with the lighter natural brown background that has been carved out. The words TE AMO (I love you) are carved above the hut.
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
- Name
- Decorated Gourd
- Identification Number
- 2738/6
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit and paint ?
- Overall
- height 4.5 cm, diameter 10.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2738/0006