Decorated Gourd Item Number: 2738/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bowl-shaped half of a large round gourd with exterior surface completely covered with engraving. Depicted in the centre of the light brown base is a village scene of celebration with many people, in traditional costume, all drinking, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Around the thick rim run bands of vegetal decoration and an interlocking chain pattern.
Item History
- Made by Emilio Dorregaray (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
- 2738/1
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 9.3 cm, diameter 34.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Creator
- Emilio Dorregaray (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
- 2738/0001