{"product_id":"peruvian-folk-art-engraved-gourd-amazing-story-tellers","title":"PERUVIAN FOLK ART ENGRAVED GOURD. AMAZING STORY TELLERS.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIts available for sale and pick up in Palm Springs. Ask for shipping terms if interested. These gourds, known as \"mates burilados,\" are hand-carved, showcasing intricate scenes of village life, celebrations, myths, or daily routines. The designs are created by etching and burning the gourd's surface, a technique practiced in Peru for over 4,000 years. Material: Dried gourd with a hard shell. Technique: Pyro-engraving, similar to wood burning. Design: Depicts detailed scenes, possibly of village life or cultural events. Origin: Peru, where gourd carving is a traditional art form. Purpose: Ornamental, used to tell stories or for practical use as containers. Color: Natural brown tones, achieved through burning, not paint. Lid: Includes a carved lid, common in these types of vessels. Cultural Significance: Reflects Peruvian culture and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Re-psychles Vintage Shop \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45101584908403,"sku":"451015849084_2EE5","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1426\/3155\/files\/598116340_1291016093072320_3259461539299435643_n_e3b3b7d6-b070-4149-bdcc-d57299efb5ea.jpg?v=1781408759","url":"https:\/\/re-psychles.com\/products\/peruvian-folk-art-engraved-gourd-amazing-story-tellers","provider":"Re-psychles Vintage Shop \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}