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.

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• Type of Item gourd
• Culture Peruvian
• Material gourd fruit
• Measurements height 12.3 cm, diameter 15.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Mareanne Suddes
• Received from Mareanne Suddes

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• Made in Peru
• Collected in Cuzco

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• Creation Date during 1978
• Collection Date during 1978
• Ownership Date before May 14, 2019
• Acquisition Date on May 14, 2019

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3361/0001