Decorated Gourd Item Number: 3592/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Small intricately pyro-engraved gourd. The top is carved with floral designs. Below, a band that reads "POR MAX INGA A' on one side, and 'ARTE PERUANO' on the opposite side. The panel around the exterior of the gourd with scene of village life - people socialising around tables, working with farm animals. Below, twisted band. Then, alternating flowers around an uncarved flower shape on base, is carved, "La Encantada, Chulucanas, Piura, Peru 6/2/80".

Item History

What

Name
Decorated Gourd
Identification Number
3592/7
Type of Item
gourd
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Manufacturing Technique
pyro-engraved
Overall
height 7.7 cm, diameter 8.8 cm

Who

Culture
Peruvian
Creator
Max Inga (Maker)
Previous Owner
Millie Morton
Received from
Millie Morton (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru

When

Creation Date
during 1980
Ownership Date
before September 19, 2022
Acquisition Date
on September 19, 2022

Other

Condition
good
Accession Number
3592/0007