Decorated Gourd Item Number: 3361/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gourd decorated with elaborate carved designs. Sides divided into two panels with similar imagery, separated by X-like designs with fern leaves within. The panels each feature musicians, standing to the left with their instruments, and pairs of dancers on the right. Buildings, trees, and deer fill the background. The top is carved with geometric designs including a bold ten-point star. The base is a solid uncarved orange with a single circle.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor at a market in Cusco, in 1978.
Item History
- Made in Peru during 1978
- Collected in Cuzco, Peru during 1978
- Owned by Mareanne Suddes before May 14, 2019
- Received from Mareanne Suddes (Donor) on May 14, 2019
What
- Name
- Decorated Gourd
- Identification Number
- 3361/1
- Type of Item
- gourd
- Material
- gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 12.3 cm, diameter 15.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Mareanne Suddes
- Received from
- Mareanne Suddes (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
- Collected in
- Cuzco, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1978
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before May 14, 2019
- Acquisition Date
- on May 14, 2019
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3361/0001