Vtg Hand Carved Peruvian Gourd Rattle Maraca Incan Geometric Boho Folk Art

Description

View Vtg Hand Carved Peruvian Gourd Rattle Maraca Incan Geometric Boho Folk Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It coordinates flawlessly as a unique coffee table conversation piece, an eye-catching textured shelf-sitter accent, or a standalone history-rich gallery trophy displayed prominently inside an open dining room buffet hutch. Offered for your consideration is a magnificent vintage individual hand-carved and fire-burnished organic folk art gourd rattle / traditional ceremonial maraca musical instrument shaker, meticulously handcrafted by an indigenous artisan in Peru. Perfectly capturing the earthy, texture-rich warmth of South American ethnographic craftsmanship, this striking sgraffito statement piece showcases an ultra-cozy global eclectic chic, minimalist Japandi bookshelf staging, or premier eclectic bohemian hutch styling lifestyle aesthetic. It coordinates flawlessly as a unique coffee table conversation piece, an eye-catching textured shelf-sitter accent, or a standalone history-rich gallery trophy displayed prominently inside an open dining room buffet hutch. The naturally grown, thick-walled dried gourd body features a graceful ovoid swelling teardrop silhouette rising to a curved, tapered handle neck punctuated by a small resonant acoustic vent hole. The exterior canvas is entirely hand-decorated utilizing traditional pyrography and sgraffito fine-etching techniques—showcasing an intricate central band matrix of deeply burnished black background panels cut through by hand-incised geometric wave spirals and abstract Pre-Columbian eye motifs that reveal the lighter cream-tan natural fibers beneath. The upper and lower fields are finished in a rich, multi-toned mahogany-red stained wash that highlights the organic grain of the gourd shell. When shaken gently, the internal naturally dried seeds produce a soft, rhythmic acoustic rattle tone. Condition: Excellent vintage condition! This hand-carved Peruvian art gourd remains completely structurally sound, exceptionally bright, and clean with absolutely no deep impact cracks, structural splits, soft spots, post-production repairs, or loose surface flaking along the intricate carved bands. The internal seeds remain fully intact and functional.  Measurements: Tabletop individual presentation vessel / decorative cabinet curio shelf-sitter scale. Stands approximately [Insert Height, e.g., 6.5 or 7 inches] tall x [Insert Width, e.g., 4.5 inches] in diameter across the widest part of the circular center bulge axis. Weight: Exceptionally lightweight, soft-structured, and robust, approx. 4 ounces. #PeruvianArt #FolkArt #BohoDecor #JapandiStyle #HandCarved #GlobalEclectic #HomeDecor #TexturedDecor #EthnographicArt  🤝 OFFERS WELCOME: If you love this piece, please feel free to send a fair offer using the "Offer" button! We review and respond to all reasonable offers promptly. Check out our closet for matching coastal, vintage, and boutique coordinates to take advantage of combined shipping discounts! 44 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Latin American › Peru.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

MPN

44

Culture

Peruvian

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Peru