{"product_id":"hand-painted-andean-gourd-vessel-with-lid-peruvian-folk-art-c-late-20th-century","title":"Hand-Painted Andean Gourd Vessel with Lid, Peruvian Folk Art, c. Late 20th Century","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eHand-Painted Andean Gourd Vessel with Lid, c. Late 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eA sculptural hand-painted gourd vessel featuring stylized birds, florals, and dotted field motifs rendered in ochre, red, black, and soft blue tones. The scalloped rim and matching lid create a natural, organic silhouette that feels both folkloric and modern in the right setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe piece is formed from a dried calabash gourd, hollowed and sealed, then hand-decorated with layered pigment and fine linework. The interior is darkened and lacquered, while the exterior carries a subtle gloss that enhances the richness of the earth-toned palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"951\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eThis vessel reflects traditional Andean decorative techniques commonly seen in Peruvian and Bolivian folk art, particularly within the tradition of decorated mates (gourds). While many traditional gourds are incised or engraved, this example relies on hand-painted surface decoration, giving it a slightly softer, more illustrative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eThe dotted background patterning creates visual depth behind the stylized bird forms, a hallmark of Andean folk aesthetic. The birds are symmetrical and simplified, framed by floral motifs and curving linework that wraps continuously around the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eThe scalloped cut rim and fitted lid introduce sculptural interest. When closed, it reads as a compact decorative orb. When open, the irregular organic opening emphasizes its natural origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eThis is a decorative object first and foremost, but one with real material integrity. It has weight, texture, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eDecorated gourds have long been part of Andean craft traditions. Calabash gourds are dried, hollowed, and either carved (mate burilado) or painted. By the mid-to-late 20th century, painted versions were widely produced for regional markets and export, maintaining traditional motifs while adapting to broader decorative demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eThis example likely dates to the late 20th century and was created within a small artisan workshop environment rather than as a one-off studio piece. Its style and finish align with export craft from Peru or neighboring Andean regions during the 1970s–1990s period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eWhile not an antique artifact, it remains an authentic handmade cultural object rooted in regional tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eMaterial: Dried calabash gourd\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eTechnique: Hand-painted, sealed interior\u003cbr data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eOrigin: Likely Peru or Andean region\u003cbr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eDate: c. Late 20th Century\u003cbr data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eForm: Lidded decorative vessel\u003cbr data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. Interior sealed and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eThis is the kind of object that adds warmth instantly. It brings texture to a bookshelf, depth to a coffee table vignette, or quiet narrative to a layered console display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003eIt works beautifully against linen, walnut, stone, or leather. In minimalist spaces, it becomes a focal accent. In maximalist interiors, it reads as collected and worldly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eIt does not scream. It grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003eAnd it photographs extremely well, which frankly matters more than people admit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eWe source objects that hold material honesty. This vessel reflects regional craft, natural materials, and human hands. It is decorative without being disposable and traditional without being cliché.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42958381842537,"sku":null,"price":33.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/hand-painted_andean_gourd_vessel_with_lid_peruvian_folk_art_c._late_20th_century772012661156135010261975145.jpg?v=1774757000","url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/products\/hand-painted-andean-gourd-vessel-with-lid-peruvian-folk-art-c-late-20th-century","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}