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Artist unidentified, “Whimsy Gourd”, United States, 20th century, Black gourd, made by tying, 7…
Whimsy Gourd
Artist unidentified, “Whimsy Gourd”, United States, 20th century, Black gourd, made by tying, 7…
Artist unidentified, “Whimsy Gourd”, United States, 20th century, Black gourd, made by tying, 7 × 4 × 3 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Dorothea and Leo Rabkin, 1999.26.8. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Whimsy Gourd

Artist
Date20th century
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumBlack gourd, made by tying
Dimensions7 × 4 × 3"
Credit LineGift of Dorothea and Leo Rabkin
Accession number1999.26.8
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Nellie Mae Rowe
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