Description

Small pyro-engraved gourd. The gourd is intricately engraved all over. A detailed flower extends out around the stem. It is separated from the main panel by a band with a twisted rope design. The main panel wraps around the body, depicting a scene of people wading through water while a donkey pulls a woman who is lying down on a two-wheeled cart. There are also two men trying to support a structure, while two women walk away carrying things. The scene is labelled 'Senora en Estado llevandola al Dr. en aguas de las fuertes lluvias del ano '83'. Below, a band that reads ARTE PERUANO on one side, and POR MAX INGA A on the opposite side, with two cross-hatching in between. The base has a flower design, within which is etched 'La Encantada, Chulucanas, Piura, Peru 3-2-84'.