Finely Peruvian Folk Art Storyteller Gourd Box
4 Days
48
1
$25.00
Description
Condition
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Venmo
ZelleFinely Detailed HAND CARVED Etched Peruvian Folk Art Storyteller Gourd
Vintage Peruvian hand-carved gourd, a form of traditional folk art.
This decorative object is typically made from a dried mate gourd.
Artisans use a special tool called a buril to carve intricate scenes, often depicting Andean pastoral life or other cultural motifs, into the gourd's surface.
These gourds can serve various purposes, including decorative pieces, trinket boxes with lids, or bowls.
The carving often features detailed imagery of people, animals like llamas, and elements of nature or daily life in Peru.
6” height
7.5” diameter
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Finely Peruvian Folk Art Storyteller Gourd Box
4 Days
48
1
$25.00
Description
Condition
Payment Types Accepted
VenmoZelleFinely Detailed HAND CARVED Etched Peruvian Folk Art Storyteller Gourd
Vintage Peruvian hand-carved gourd, a form of traditional folk art.
This decorative object is typically made from a dried mate gourd.
Artisans use a special tool called a buril to carve intricate scenes, often depicting Andean pastoral life or other cultural motifs, into the gourd's surface.
These gourds can serve various purposes, including decorative pieces, trinket boxes with lids, or bowls.
The carving often features detailed imagery of people, animals like llamas, and elements of nature or daily life in Peru.
6” height
7.5” diameter
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