Carved Gourd Cup

Mediumgourd

Dimensions4 1/2 × 3 in. (11.4 × 7.6 cm)

Classifications(not assigned)

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Ruth Classen

Object numberPC1977.60.17

DescriptionThis object is an oblong cup comprised of a decoratively carved gourd. The central portions of the object are covered with carvings of mammals, birds, and numerous botanical motifs. A dense cross-stitch pattern overlaps with the central designs. Horizontal bands of repeating triangular designs line the top and bottom of the intricate carvings. Vertically-oriented leaves converge at the very bottom point of the vessel.

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