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Hat3486/29

A knitted cap (chullu) made of a mixture of yarns, mostly commercially spun and dyed synthetics. Narrow tail and scalloped edging.

Culture
Quechua
Material
synthetic fibre, wool fibre and dye
Made in
Accha Alta, Cuzco, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/7

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".

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bird Figure3592/6

Small pyro-engraved bird figure. The bird's head and body is made from a single gourd, with the stem as the neck and head. A beak is attached to the face and coloured yellow. The bird stands on two tall, thin legs, which are mounted on a convex base made from the bottom of a gourd. The bird's feet are engraved into the gourd. Another piece of gourd is attached to the back of the bird as tail feathers. The side of the base has "MAX INGA A, La Encantada, Chulucanas, Piura, Peru 27-4-80" carved into it.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and chalk
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/4

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'.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/9

Small pyro-engraved gourd with a short projection on top. The gourd is intricately engraved all over. The small projection is has branches, flowers, leaves and birds, with heart-shaped leaves extending out from the stem. A band with a plaited design separates the top from the panel. The main panel wraps around the body, depicting a scene of childbirth on one side, and a pregnant woman lying in bed being cared for be three other women on the opposite side. The background is filled with a fine line cross-hatching. Below, a band that reads POR JOSE NOLE with two lines of zigzags creating a repeating diamond pattern through the remainder of the band. The base is plain, with 'La Encantada' etched.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd3592/8

Small pyro-engraved 'bottle' gourd with a long neck. The gourd is intricately engraved all over. The main panel wraps around the body, depicting a scene of people socialising while women are preparing food, a child on back of donkey with a woman leading it, and a cowboy leading horse. Below, a band that reads ARTE PERUANO on one side, and POR MAX INGA A on the opposite side, with two twisted lines in between. The base has a flower design, within which is written La Encantada. Chulucanas Piura. Peru 31-12-83.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and charcoal
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure3592/1

Whistling bird ceramic. Smoke painted in two tones with engraved design. Double-bird sculpture with small square shell inlay on the chest of each bird. Impressed circles across the chests of the birds, extending back down the wings, as well as in the centre on back. Each head has large round eyeholes, two small holes in the back of each head, and a single hole in the centre of the back. The base has the artist's engraved signature (and handwritten note by collector).

Culture
Peruvian
Material
clay and mother of pearl shell
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gourd Cup3592/12

Small hollowed-out gourd with floral design around the outside surface. A panel of large flowers, with circular swirls, and leaves wraps around the body. A single uneven line divides it from the undecorated base.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and paint ?
Made in
Chulucanas, Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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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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