Signed Tito Medina Peru Mate Burilado 5 Pc Folk Art Gourd Set Storyteller For Sale

Signed Tito Medina Peru Mate Burilado Folk Art Gourd Collection – 5 Pieces

Exceptional vintage collection of Peruvian Mate Burilado (carved gourd) folk art featuring five handcrafted pieces, including a signed work by renowned Peruvian master artisan Tito Medina.

This curated collection showcases the intricate engraving and pyrographic techniques that made Peruvian storyteller gourds internationally recognized folk art. Detailed scenes of village life, geometric motifs, and traditional Andean imagery are carved throughout the collection.

Collection Includes

Large Lidded Storyteller Bowl

* Approx. 8” Diameter x 4” Height

* Intricately carved narrative scenes surrounding the entire vessel

Signed Tito Medina Storyteller Rattle

* Approx. 5” Height x 4.5” Width

* Hand-signed by Tito Medina on the base

Vintage Peru Export Label Storyteller Gourd

* Approx. 5.75” Diameter x 3.25” Height

* Retains original vintage Peru export label

Vintage Peru Export Label Rattle

* Approx. 5.25” Height x 3.75” Width

* Traditional carved and decorated form with original label

Lidded Storyteller Box

* Approx. 5.25” Diameter x 3” Height

* Features detailed carved decoration throughout

Condition

Good vintage condition overall with attractive age-related patina and wear consistent with age. The lidded storyteller box has a visible crack. Original vintage Peru export labels remain on two pieces. Signed Tito Medina example included. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

About Mate Burilado

Mate Burilado is a traditional Peruvian folk art form in which dried gourds are hand engraved with detailed scenes depicting everyday life, celebrations, folklore, and cultural traditions. Works by recognized artisans such as Tito Medina are sought after by collectors of Latin American and Andean folk art.