Accession No
1920.982 B
Description
Gourd for maté with handle formed from the curved stem of the gourd and sliced opening through one side. Decorated with incised curvilinear ornament; some areas cross-hatched.
Place
Americas; South America; Peru
Period
Source
Evans, Ivor Hugh Norman [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1920.982 B; 50
Cultural Affliation
Material
Plant; Gourd; Metal
Local Term
Measurements
87mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
A - Old label found inside the gourd reads 'Matte (Peruvian Tea) gourds, Evans.I.H.N.'
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Labels & Markings)
Old label adhered to surface reads 'Peru 50'.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1920.982 A-B: 'Incised gourd. For 'matté'.'
Event Date 1920
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Production / use)
Catalogue card for 1920.982 A-B reads: 'Highland peasant Indian'.
Event Date 1920
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gourd for maté with handle formed from the curved stem of the gourd and sliced opening through one side. Decorated with incised curvilinear ornament; some areas cross-hatched.
Event Date 12/7/2021
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:292733
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