Finely Detailed HAND CARVED Etched Peruvian Folk Art Storyteller Gourd Box

Vintage Peruvian hand-carved gourd, a form of traditional folk art. This decorative object is typically made from a dried mate gourd. Artisans use a special tool called a "buril" to carve intricate scenes, often depicting Andean pastoral life or other cultural motifs, into the gourd's surface. These gourds can serve various purposes, including decorative pieces, trinket boxes with lids, or bowls. The carving often features detailed imagery of people, animals like llamas, and elements of nature or daily life in Peru. 6” height 7.5” diameter