Decorated Gourd Item Number: 2738/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pear-shaped gourd with slightly conical top has engraving over most of surface and dried seeds inside that rattle. The upper area is filled with encircling bands of spiral, triangular, diamond, floral, heart and cross designs. The lower area shows, in one continuous frieze, villagers and village life.
Item History
- Made by A. Osores C. (Maker) in Huancayo, Junin, 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
- 2738/10
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit and stain
- Overall
- height 13.0 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- A. Osores C. (Maker)
- 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
- Huancayo, Junin, Peru
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 2738/0010