Gourd container

NameGourd container

Date1921

Place collectedMorococha, Junín, Peru, South America

Mediumwood

Dimensions5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

Object numberA.1961.7.8V

DescriptionHas lid. Irregular shaped, pinsheel rosette caved on lid. Dyed or stained dk. brn., lt. red, yell. Divided into 4 panels by opposite trees, (straight bare trunks with 4 lg. leaves apiece at top) & 2 pairs intertwined snakes? Between theseare men in both Peruvian and European dress, desc.: cont'd