Decorated Gourd Item Number: 2738/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Round reddish brown gourd with engraved decoration covering most of surface. In a circle at the top are three birds in a floral background. In a continuous band encircling the lower portion are depictions of a bull-fight, musicians and dancers, animals in the mountains, villages and villagers.
Item History
- Made by Delia Poma Osores (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
- 2738/9
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 10.0 cm, diameter 12.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- Delia Poma Osores (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
- 2738/0009