Gourd Container Item Number: 2738/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gourd container with long, narrow, curved neck and circular opening near top end. Using thick dark stain or varnish, the outside surface has been decorated with flower petals, a large bug, triangles and zigzag lines, circles, and a looped snake made up of squares. A braided grass rope is looped through the opening and a small hole above it.
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
- Gourd Container
- Identification Number
- 2738/16
- Type of Item
- container
- Material
- gourd fruit, stain and grass
- Overall
- height 49.0 cm, diameter 13.0 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
- good
- Current Location
- Case 94
- Accession Number
- 2738/0016