Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity
Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity
Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity
Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity
Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity
Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity

Two Brown Gourds that Open to Nativity


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1547


Artist

Unknown


Description

Two gourds that have painted and etched exteriors that depict travelling llamas and wisemen. Inside the gourds are nativity scenes made of small painted figures. The figures are painted colorfully and include baby Jesus, Joseph, Mary, the wisemen, and animals. The larger gourd's dimensions: (W: 6 in. H: 3.25 in. L: 6 in.)the small gourd's dimensions (W: 4.25 in. H: 3.25 L: 4.25 in.).


Medium

Mixed Media

Where Made (Country)

Peru

Related place

Peru

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska