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Decorated Gourd2738/6

Half spherical gourd with engraved decoration covering the exterior surface. A scene of a thatched hut beneath a tree on the banks of a river, surrounded by lotus flowers and a border of incised zigzag, is painted dark brown and contrasts with the lighter natural brown background that has been carved out. The words TE AMO (I love you) are carved above the hut.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and paint ?
Made in
Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gourd Dish2738/5

Bowl-shaped half of a round gourd with engraved decoration on the exterior surface. Around the rim is a band of linked circles between two solid bands. Below, two four-line poems in Spanish separate a scene of a house and flower and a scene of flowers and a decorated bowl.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and stain
Made in
Piura, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd2738/4

Elongated oval-shaped rattling gourd with long narrow neck at one end has engraved and painted decoration covering most of surface. Encircling the top and bottom are hearts and geometric designs, as well as a narrative and the artists signature. The storytelling scenes on the main body seem continuous and show figures working in the fields, walking in the mountains, taking part in a wedding, a church ceremony and a funeral, dancing and playing instruments.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and stain
Made in
Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated Gourd2738/3

Large round gourd, slightly conical at top, with concave area at base and side, has black and brown stained engraving covering most of surface and dried seeds inside that rattle. Facing towards and encircling a flower at the centre of the upper area, are numerous winged insects. The lower portion has been divided into four bordered areas, each with a depiction of village festivity, such as a bull fight and religious celebration, with musicians, dancing and food.

Culture
Peruvian
Material
gourd fruit and stain
Made in
Huancayo, Junin, Peru
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Rattle2704/28

A double woven rattle with round bodies on bases of flat, circular gourd pieces. Inside the bodies are small stones. The bodies are joined together by a thin curved handle.

Culture
West African
Material
gourd fruit, plant fibre and stone
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical Instrument2704/27

Musical instrument made with an oval piece of wood nailed onto the rounded half of a gourd. The wooden top has two curved side cutouts. Between the cutouts are 8 metal strips of various lengths, bent upwards and secured with wire.

Culture
West African
Material
gourd fruit, wood and metal
Made in
Nigeria
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flying Fox Figure2716/20

Woven flying fox figure. The figure has pointed ears, cowrie shell eyes and a long protruding snout. Upon a round body are folded wings and long legs with individual toes. The figure is painted black-brown with an orange neck and chest. Attached to the back is a string for hanging.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gumba bark, paint, cowrie shell and gourd seed
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flying Fox Figure2716/19

Woven flying fox figure. The figure has pointed ears, cowrie shell eyes and a long protruding snout. Upon a round body are folded wings and long legs with individual toes. The figure is painted black-brown with an orange neck, chest and wing tips. Attached to the back is a string for hanging.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gumba bark, paint, cowrie shell and gourd seed
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pig Figure2716/18

Woven pig figure. The figure has round ears, cowrie shell eyes and a long protruding snout. On the round body are four thick legs and a thin tail. The figure is a dark brown with painted black dots on the back. Attached to the back is a string for hanging.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gumba bark, paint, cowrie shell and gourd seed
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Crocodile Figure2716/17

Woven crocodile figure painted orange-brown with black spots. The head is low to the ground. There are cowrie shells attached as eyes. The thick tubular body is supported by four thin legs. The curving tail has triangular pointed scales. Attached to the back is a string for hanging.

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gumba bark, cowrie shell, paint and gourd fruit ?
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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