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Beaded gourd bowl
Object Number 995-29-20/27364
Display Title Beaded gourd bowl
Descriptions
Object Description Bowl fashioned from half a gourd. Interior is fully covered with beaded design; beads are probably attached by means of beeswax:jr. Design consists of eight-pointed star in center with alternating orange and light blue points against a red background. Also against red background are four cross motifs with orange and light blue centers. Alternating orange and green diamonds at rim.
Inventory Description Gourd bowl, inlaid interior w/ wax and multi-colored glass beads, floral design.
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-1995
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Nayarit
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials Glass, Gourd, Wax, Bead, Beeswax
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 11.3 x 11.3 cm (1 1/8 x 4 7/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-20/27364; H7
Credit Line Bequest of William R. Wright, 1995
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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