Gourds Collection

Turban squash (Cucurbita) and other mixed squashes

Nigeria, Sokoto - Carving gourds Date: circa 1920s

Angola, Africa - Marimba Players
Luanda, Angola, Africa - A local band with seated Marimba players

An engraving depicting hunters attempting to catch the wild duck. To approach the birds
5311047 An engraving depicting hunters attempting to catch the wild duck. To approach the birds, the hunters equip themselves with dried gourds in which they make holes just large enough to see

A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Indian musician...of the Dher caste...playing on an instrument called the tingadee, which is composed of three gourds

New old items in the box
Lotte Grønkjær

International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens - gourds, 1862. Besides the domestic contributions, which were of magnificent size and quality

Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882

Berkshire piglet in a basket among squashes in early autumn; Rhode Island, USA. October

Double-Gourd Vase with Incurved Loop Handles, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735)
Double-Gourd Vase with Incurved Loop Handles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng period (1723-1735)

Snuff Bottle with Panels of Gourds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1770-1850. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Bottle with Panels of Gourds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1770-1850

Gourd-Shaped Double Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1780-1880. Creator: Unknown
Gourd-Shaped Double Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1780-1880

Gourd-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Trailing Vines and Gourds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1780-1880

Melon-Shaped Jar with Butterflies, Gourds... Qing dynasty
Melon-Shaped Jar with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng (1723-35) or early Qianlong period (1736-95), 18th century

Celadon-Glazed Double-Gourd Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th / 19th century
Celadon-Glazed Double-Gourd Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century

Lobed Gourd-Shaped Vase, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign mark (1736-1795), c
Lobed Gourd-Shaped Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark (1736-1795), c. 19th/20th century

Onoe Kikugoro V as Ibara, About 1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Onoe Kikugoro V as Ibara, About 1890

Yugao, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Yugao, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Covered Box with Butterflies, Gourds, and... Qing dynasty
Covered Box with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng (1723-35) or early Qianlong period (1736-95), 18th century

Cushion, China. Creator: Unknown
Cushion, China

Tea caddy, c. 1880 (silver & mixed metal) (see also 703374)
703373 Tea caddy, c.1880 (silver & mixed metal) (see also 703374) by Tiffany & Company; height: 11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The body and cover spot-hammered with applied vines, gourds)

Water gourd and cherry blossoms (colour woodblock print)
880875 Water gourd and cherry blossoms (colour woodblock print) by RoshA (19th century); 18.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043318 One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043317 Two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Cucurbitaceae, The Gourd Tribe, from Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants
880264 Cucurbitaceae, The Gourd Tribe, from Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants, 1849-55 (hand-coloured litho) by Twining, Elizabeth (1805-89); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Two sitars and a rudra vina, Indian, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho)
STC83402 Two sitars and a rudra vina, Indian, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins, Alfred James (1826-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The Vegetable Market, 1662 (oil on panel)
3704067 The Vegetable Market, 1662 (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 51x71 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

La Gourde (b / w photo)
3091220 La Gourde (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Gourde. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

International Exhibition of Fruits, Vegetables, etc, in the Horticultural Societys Gardens (engraving)
1587880 International Exhibition of Fruits, Vegetables, etc, in the Horticultural Societys Gardens (engraving) by English School

Duck-Hunting with Gourds (engraving)
5224060 Duck-Hunting with Gourds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duck-Hunting with Gourds)

One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043319 One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Still-life, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
874748 Still-life, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Arrieta, Jose Agustin (1802-74); 66.36 x91.44 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase with funds provided by Dean

Pair of pilgrim gourds, Northern Italy, probably Venice (gold, copper & glass)
6081943 Pair of pilgrim gourds, Northern Italy, probably Venice (gold, copper & glass) by Italian School, (17th century); height: 47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c. 1680-1700 (faience)
5043320 One of a pair of two Gourds, Nevers, c.1680-1700 (faience) by French School, (17th century); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flattened ovoid shape)

Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1622 (oil on panel)
3577036 Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1622 (oil on panel) by Ast, Balthasar van der (c.1593-1657); 49.5x81.3 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Tea caddy, c. 1880 (silver & mixed metal) (see also 703373)
703374 Tea caddy, c.1880 (silver & mixed metal) (see also 703373) by Tiffany & Company; height: 19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The body and cover spot-hammered with applied vines, gourds)

Autumn Gathering
Darlene Hewson

Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) in the Role of Konoshita Tokichi from the Scene " Mountain Gate" in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo Hanayari, 1819

Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles), ca. 1400

Jerusalem. Vue des Remparts. 1860 or later. Creator: Louis de Clercq
Jerusalem. Vue des Remparts. 1860 or later

Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)... ca
Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru, ca. 1425

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Food, Vegetables, varieties of Pumpkins and Squashes

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BULGARIA Melnik. Colourful gourds and cattle bells hanging outside shop. Colorful Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Melnik

Chayote (Sechium edule) vine plant, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

Horn Of Plenty

Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy). Date: circa 1930s

An Mtaita musician. His glasses are made from the tips of calabashes. His ear ornaments are also made of calabashes or gourds

A Hamar mother and child moving home. The mother carries all her possessions with her including sleeping mats and gourds.The Hamar of Southwest Ethiopia are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose whole way

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"Gourds: A Global Celebration of Nature's Versatility" From the picturesque autumn landscapes of Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA, to the vibrant carvings in Sokoto, Nigeria; they have captivated cultures worldwide. These versatile fruits have found their way into various aspects of human life. In Angola, Africa, the rhythmic beats of marimba players resonate through the air as they showcase their talent on intricately crafted gourd instruments. Meanwhile, in Tab XV's lacquer paintings from 1882 by Shibata Zeshin, a delicate grasshopper perches upon a gourd vine—a testament to nature's beauty and artistry. The charm continues with adorable Berkshire piglets nestled among squashes in early autumn baskets—showcasing the harmonious relationship between animals and these bountiful plants. Turban squash and other mixed varieties add a burst of color to fall harvests across Rhode Island. Venturing further eastward to Chad reveals milk sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy), skillfully balancing their wares atop carved gourds—an age-old tradition that sustains communities. And during China's Qing dynasty period (1644-1911), double-gourd vases adorned with incurved loop handles became prized possessions for those seeking elegance and refinement. Not limited to decorative purposes alone, snuff bottles shaped like gourds emerged as cherished collectibles during this era. Crafted with meticulous detail by unknown artisans, these vessels served both functional and aesthetic purposes—a true fusion of artistry and practicality. Whether it be as musical instruments or artistic canvases or even vessels for precious substances like snuff—the humble gourd has proven its worth throughout history. Its unique shape lends itself effortlessly to countless expressions across different cultures around the world.