Gourd Collection (#6)

Nomad musician, Jaipur
Nomadic musician squats at a ceramics shop in Jaipur, India. Over his shoulder he carries an Ektara, a single string gourd musical instrument

USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Close-up of gourds. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Bombilla and gourd for drinking mate. Plazoleta Julio Cortazar, also called Plaza Serrano, Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Editorial Use Only)

Danny Barcelona off stage on Day 2, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Danny Barcelona off stage on Day 2, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962

A Still Life with Lobster, Lemon and Grapes
BAL42409 A Still Life with Lobster, Lemon and Grapes by Broeck, Elias van den (1650-1708); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

USA, Oregon, Keizer, gourds

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

Japan - Young Japanese Girl holding cherry blossom frond Date: circa 1903

Skull and gourds, an autumn Halloween still life

Salado culture prehistoric pottery artifacts, Arizona
Salado pottery and gourds at Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, a multi-storied village inhabited circa 1225-1400 AD, Arizona. Digital photograph

Palestinian garden, 1800s
Gourds grown as a vine in an Arab garden, Palestine, 19th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
A. Sanko, musical instrument B. Cushion C. Ashanti Ministers state bag D. Fantee stool, cut out of solid block of cotton wood E. and F. War Greegrees or charms made of leather and straw worked in G

Persson Jonah beneath Gourd Jonah turbulence
Per Persson, Jonah beneath the Gourd, Jonah during the turbulence, painting, Adhesive on lap paper on fabric, Height, 79 cm (31.1 inches), Width, 125 cm (49.2 inches)

A Hermit gelding hermit ruin old man sitting
A Hermit in a gelding, A hermit in a ruin. An old man is sitting with a book on his lap under a dry tree. A gourd or pumpkin grows at the base of the tree. Jan Adriaensz

A young woman table fruits young woman standing
A young woman near a table with fruits, A young woman is standing with a bowl of four fruits next to a table with a still life of food and crockery

Landscape Brazil Look plants river landscape
Landscape in Brazil, Landscape in Brazil. Look through plants to a river landscape with a plantation in the distance. In the foreground tropical plants (pineapple, gourd, cactus) and animals (bird)

Watermelon Citrullus vulgaris Citrulli pompon
Watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris). / Citrulli. / pompon (title on object), Watermelon. Possibly also a pompoe or gourd. Branch with leaves and some fruits. Numbered top right: 161

Twenty-four Japanese examples branch piety HonchAśren
Twenty-four Japanese examples of branch piety for the Honchoren (series title), The woodcutter Kosagi is standing by a waterfall, with a gourd and his chopper next to him

Gourd Basket Chrysanthemum Design 1700s Attributed
Gourd Basket with Chrysanthemum Design, 1700s. Attributed to Ogata Korin (Japanese, 1658-1716). Gourd; lacquered and painted with gesso, color

Gigantic Gourd Grown By John Thomas Leathes In 1846. It Weighed 196Lb And Measured 7Ft. 3Ins. In Circumference. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Large Black Australorp Rooster Among Gourds In Autumn Garden; Higganum, Connecticut, United States Of America

A Pumpkin Carved Into A Happy Face

Horn Of Plenty

Patola or Bitter sponge gourd (luffa cylindrica)

USA, Massachusetts, Wareham, pumkins

Benincasa hispida, wax gourd
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cucurbita pruriens

GOURD, 1735. Gourd (cucumis marinus). Engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Mayan Myth / Xquiq
Popol Vuh, an ancient Mayan manuscript. Princess Xquiq (Blood) picks a gourd from the forbidden tree. It is actually the head of Hunhun- Apu, who impregnates her

Germany, large selection of squashes

Drinking wine from gourd while on a mountain trek

A Kwego woman grinds sorghum flour at the entrance to her hut. The Kwego are a Nilotic tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists who live along the banks of the Omo River in south-western Ethiopia

A Hamar woman in the village square of Dimeka. Married women wear two heavy steel necklaces. This woman wears an extra necklace with steel a steel phallic symbol which identifies her as a first wife

The calabash baby, Dodoma to Mongalla, East Africa, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
The calabash baby, Dodoma to Mongalla, East Africa, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 16th century. Artist: Bernaert van Orley
The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 16th century

Hawaiian Man Wearing a Gourd Mask, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Hawaiian Man Wearing a Gourd Mask, 18th century

Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. The men are wearing gourd masks. The passenger is holding an idol

The Buffoon Calabacillas, 1635-1639, by Diego Velazquez
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish painter. The Buffoon Calabacillas, 1635-1639. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Moroccan water carrier with containers and bell
Moroccan water carrier in a street with containers and bell. Date: circa 1930

Gourd in fabric and wallpaper patterns.. Lithograph by Schlumberger with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris, 1897

Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris, 1897

Botanical illustration of the gourd.. Lithograph by Verneuil with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris, 1897

Regional African music
Native African musician playing a musical instrument, composed of a bow and a hollow gourd. Date: 1868

Cucurbitaceae - Gourd
Cucurbitaceae: the gourd tribe. Source: Illustrations of the natural orders of plants with groups and descriptions by Twining, Elizabeth, 1805-1889

Magondi music used by snake charmers
A magondi, an Indian musical wind instrument similar to a bagpipe, made from the outer coating of a gourd. Shown here in use by snake charmers

old ragged man gourd hip walking staff series
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Old Beggar Woman Gourd ca 1629 Etching second state
Artokoloro

Fall Garden display: Mums in wooden bucket, pumpkins, gourds, lantana & welcome
Fall Garden display, Mums in wooden bucket, pumpkins, gourds, lantana and welcome fall sign Marion County, Illinois

A poster featuring produce grown in the state of Connecticut and put up for sale at the Coventry Open Air Market

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In the enchanting city of Ushuaia, Argentina, one can immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage that revolves around gourds. These typical calabash gourd cups are not just ordinary vessels; they hold a special place in Argentinean tradition as they are used for mate, also known as chimarrao or cimarron. Travel back in time to 1613 and explore Basilius Besler's Florilegium, a captivating engraving that showcases various members of the Cucurbitaceae family such as gourds, taro or dasheen, and pumpkins. This intricate artwork published in Nuremberg transports us to an era where botanical wonders were celebrated. Tomando Mate - Argentina captures the essence of Argentinean culture with locals indulging in this beloved beverage. The set of thirteen Apostles Spoons from 1626 adds a touch of elegance to any table setting while reminding us of historical craftsmanship. Venturing further across continents, we find ourselves amidst the carving gourds scene in Sokoto, Nigeria. Witnessing these skilled artisans transform simple gourds into stunning works of art is truly awe-inspiring. Meanwhile, Angola beckons with its vibrant Marimba Players who create mesmerizing melodies using traditional instruments made from gourds. Ulisse Aldrovandi's Squash engravings take us on a journey through time once again. Dating back to the 16th century, these plates showcase heirloom squash varieties that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate our taste buds today. St Jerome in his Study (1514) presents an intriguing glimpse into history through an engraving depicting St Jerome surrounded by books and artifacts including a staff and gourd—a testament to his pilgrim following along St James's Way. Lastly, let us not forget about nature's bounty as we encounter a purebred Berkshire piglet frolicking in the autumnal beauty of Smithfield, Rhode Island.