VTG Peruvian Mate Burilado Storyteller Gourd Hand Carved Folk Art Metal Base 8x5 For Sale

Vintage Peruvian Mate Burilado (Hand-Carved Storyteller Gourd). This stunning piece of traditional South American folk art is meticulously hand-etched with intricate storytelling graphics, featuring stylized human figures, landscape details, and fine line patterns.

The gourd boasts deep, natural earthy tones enhanced by traditional pyrography (fire-scorched shading) to give the illustrations a beautiful contrast. It features a unique, integrated silver-tone metal rim at the base that provides excellent stability for display on any flat surface. The bottom reveals the beautiful, authentic fibrous texture of the natural dried calabash gourd.

Features & Details:

• Origin: Hand-crafted in Peru (typically from the Mantaro Valley region)

• Material: Natural dried calabash gourd, metal base rim

• Technique: Fine burilado (hand-engraving) and pyrography scorched details

• Style: Traditional Peruvian Folk Art / South American Collector Art

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No external cracks, breaks, or repairs. Features natural internal drying lines inside the bottom opening, which is completely normal for authentic dried gourds. (Please view all photos for details).