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Decorated Gourd3592/11

Pyro-engraved gourd. Intricate designs all over. The gourd is a disproportionate hourglass-shape, with the top portion being smaller than the bottom portion. The top is engraved with a jungle scene with birds, monkeys and squirrels included. The pinched centre of the gourd has two horizontal bands with a twisted rope design, and a large zigzag pattern in between the two bands. The bottom portion is also a jungle scene, with toucan-type birds, monkeys, lizards, snakes and small mammals on the floor.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/10 a-b

Small gourd container (part a) with cutout lid (part b). Intricately carved panel around the exterior of the gourd with scene of ten musicians and dancers. The lid is cutout from the gourd with eight points, and one flat line, like the shape of a tree and trunk. Within this shape are multiple circular bands, with 17-point star at centre. Circular, plain base has handwritten note in pencil "Santa tiago, Tipico". Artist's signature.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit, charcoal and chalk
Made in
Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gourd Bowl3592/5

Large pyro-engraved gourd bowl. Exterior convex side, intricately carved with trees, flowers, birds, toads, a bird's nest, a fox and two hunters, one of which is firing on a raptor with a gun, and the other a slingshot firing at a squirrel. The base has a large white eight-petaled flower design within a circle of cross-hatching. Under the rim is a band with 'POR MAX INGA A' and ' ARTE DEL PERU' between plaited design.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/3 a-b

Pyro-engraved gourd container (part a) with lid (part b). The container and lid are intricately carved. The container has a horizontal panel that extends around the circumference depicting a scene of musicians, and people dancing. Below, a thin band with a plaited design with the word ARTE on one side, and PERUANO on the opposite side. The base has a six-point star with an eight-petaled flower within. Between the points of the star are various animals: goat, toad, bull, fox with chicken, raptor with snake, and tall slender bird. At the centre of the flower is carved 'Max Inga A, Piura, Peru '78'. The lid is carved with flower motifs, and has a flower-like base that is cut directly out of the gourd.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jug3592/2

Round jug with flared rim above narrow shoulder. Coloured shades of pink and brown in horizontal strokes. Painted with geometric designs.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
paint and clay
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Jacket3515/10

Short, red-purple woman's jacket with front opening and two pockets. Cuffs are bordered with black bands and green trim; green trim along edges of front opening. Black cloth stitched to sides of front opening, on elbows and top edge of pockets; imitating lapels, elbow patches and pocket flaps respectively. Curvilinear and geometric motifs embroidered around opening and on all black fabric; white button decorations throughout embroidery.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
fibre, dye and plastic
Made in
Chincheros, Apurimac, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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StoneSf375

Dark brown oval stone carved on each side with an image of a four-legged animal.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
stone
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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