Decorated Gourd
Item number 2738/8 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Small engraved sugar gourd with lid cut from top in a circular zigzag. Engraved decoration, stained black against the brown, consists of several encircling bands of vegetal spirals and chains, a band showing musicians and villagers dancing, and a band of llamas. The flat bottom is plain.
Item History
- Made 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
- 2738/8 a-b
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit and stain
- Overall
- height 12.5 cm, diameter 14.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 2738/0008 a-b
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