Decorated Gourd Item Number: 2738/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Elongated gourd with entire exterior surface engraved and stained. The gourd is divided into five bordered sections, one at either end and three along the length of the object. The narrowest end is filled with elaborate floral and heart-shaped spirals, the other end shows a agricultural scene, in the middle are a bullfight scene, a feasting fair scene, and an area of hearts within triangles.
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
- 2738/12
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit and stain
- Overall
- height 36.5 cm, diameter 12.0 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
- 2738/0012