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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage Peruvian hand-carved folk art gourd (mate burilado), beautifully hand-signed on the bottom by the artisan \"E.M. Cochas Chica Peru.\" This unique piece functions both as an intricate decorative sculpture and a functional shamanic ceremonial shaker rattle, producing a wonderful organic rain-like sound when shaken due to the natural seeds or small pebbles safely sealed inside.
Design & Craftsmanship:
• Front Imagery: Features an expertly chiseled and fire-burned (quemado) depiction of a traditional Andean cultural musician playing a flute.
• Geometric Detailing: Adorned with fine, tight geometric zig-zag border accents and beautifully contrasting rich, warm wood tones and darkened charcoal black shading.
• Origin Profile: Crafted in Cochas Chico, a famous high-altitude village in the Mantaro Valley of Peru celebrated worldwide for producing legendary master gourd-carving families.
AS SHOWN. 9” Height x 8” Width
• Excellent vintage condition overall with gorgeous natural variation in the gourd shell.
• No structural cracks, deep splits, or major damage.
• The original natural dark spots and underside wear are consistent with age, natural organic material, and authentic handmade folk art.
• The interior rattling mechanism works perfectly and sounds great.
Many years from a private home.
Any questions please ask.
