3 Rare Vtg Fine Detailed Etched Gourds Hand Carved Folk Art Peru South America
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42871311 | Handmade: Yes |
| Culture: Peruvian | Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru |
Offered for sale are 3 stunning antique/vintage South American gourds, finely carved with panels depicting the story of early village and farm life. They are from the private collection of a ex-pat that lived in Peru for years and brought these back in the 1980's.
...Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">These beautiful, intricately hand-carved vintage Gourds from Peru, depicting villagers and animals, the farming of crops as well as their houses. The more you look the more surprises jump out at you.
The area above the panels are ornately carved with patterned borders and panels with stylized floral designs. They are in"Excellent" condition, no cracks or fading the color remains very nice with a natural patina.
There is no makers mark to be seen. Google Etsy South American gourd and you will see a smaller single gourd for $300!
Rare Museum quality early South American gourds of exceptional quality carving and detail of execution. They are in excellent original condition with no damage to body of the gourd and with no repairs
Gourd with GREEN dot measures- 8-1/4" x 9-1/8" x 4"Gourd with BLUE dot measures- 8" x 9" x 4"Gourd with RED dot measures- 7-1/4" x 7-3/4" x 4"
With 16, 000 sq ft, the Antique Attic is the largest privately owned antique shop in Alabama. Visit us at 5037 Fortner Street in Dothan, Alabama or virtually at AntiqueAtticDothan dot com. Since 1969, we have been in the same location, buying and selling antiques. We are a third generation antique business waiting to share our knowledge and treasures with you!
...Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">These beautiful, intricately hand-carved vintage Gourds from Peru, depicting villagers and animals, the farming of crops as well as their houses. The more you look the more surprises jump out at you.
The area above the panels are ornately carved with patterned borders and panels with stylized floral designs. They are in"Excellent" condition, no cracks or fading the color remains very nice with a natural patina.
There is no makers mark to be seen. Google Etsy South American gourd and you will see a smaller single gourd for $300!
Rare Museum quality early South American gourds of exceptional quality carving and detail of execution. They are in excellent original condition with no damage to body of the gourd and with no repairs
Gourd with GREEN dot measures- 8-1/4" x 9-1/8" x 4"Gourd with BLUE dot measures- 8" x 9" x 4"Gourd with RED dot measures- 7-1/4" x 7-3/4" x 4"
With 16, 000 sq ft, the Antique Attic is the largest privately owned antique shop in Alabama. Visit us at 5037 Fortner Street in Dothan, Alabama or virtually at AntiqueAtticDothan dot com. Since 1969, we have been in the same location, buying and selling antiques. We are a third generation antique business waiting to share our knowledge and treasures with you!
