Gourd Collection (#9)

Luffa cylindrica var. leiocarpa, gourd
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Cucurbita multiflora

Progne subis, purple martin

Fuegians going to trade with Patagonians in Zapallos

Bryonia grandis, ivy gourd
Plate 1156 from the Fleming Collection of Indian Drawings, 1800. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Jardines House on Inya Lake - Rangoon - Beautifully manicured garden down to the Lake. Traveller palm - fan shaped, each leaf stalk in joining the main stem forms a gourd-like reservoir of water for

USA, Michigan, Lake Michigan Shore, Leelanau County, Glen Harbor: Pumpkins / Autumn

N. A. Washington, Chelan County, Squash (selective focus)
N.A. Washington, Chelan County, Squash (selective focus)

Coton de Tulear puppy lying on an Indian blanket next to a gourd and Indian basket

USA, Pennsylvania. Birdhouse made from a painted gourd in a lilac tree. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Carved gourds and other folk art on display in shop. Peru, Lima

Ornamental gourds grown on a small family farm in Serbia

CHINA, Yunnan Province, Baisha. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Baisha, Naxi orchestra musical instruments

Africa, Ghana, port city of Tema. Woven straw rattles

Boab tree, near Warmun (Turkey Creek), Great Northern Highway, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia

Windmill and boab tree, near Warmun (Turkey Creek), Great Northern Highway, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia

Turkey, Alanya. Dolls and figures made from gourds

West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Pot on stove against wall of traditional mud dwelling

Tunisia, The Jerid Area, Tozeur, Belvedere Rocks, head of Abdulkacem Chebbi, Tunisian poet, and large gourd, dawn

FARMING, 17th CENTURY. Peasants farming. German copper engraving, 17th century

BOTANY: SQUASH & PUMPKINS. Genus cucurbita. Line engraving, 1795

DE BRY: POWHATAN WOMAN. A chief Lady of Pomeiooc. Powhatan woman and girl. Line engraving by Theodor de Bry after John White, 1590, with text by Thomas Harriot

Empire Exhibition - South Africa
Empire Exhibition - Johannesburg, South Africa, 1936. A group of native ladies carrying large gourds filled with beer on their heads

Makusi Weapons
The war weapons of the Makusi tribe of the Rupununi River, British Guyana. The round gourd contains the curare poison. The dart is dipped in this and blown with the pipe. Date: 1930s

Yellow gourds growing in allotment garden, Norfolk, England, october

Pumpkin

Cut pumpkin

Pumpkins

Squashes

Display of squashes and pumpkins. Selection of various varieties of squashes and pumpkins in a farm shop. Squashes and pumpkins (genus Cucurbita) are grown for their pulpy flesh

GAUGUIN: MEAL, 1891. Paul Gauguin: The Meal. Oil on canvas, 1891

Film Still: William Haines

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Pueblo Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Buffalo Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer performing the Turkey Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Zuni Pueblo Red-Tailed Hawk Dancers performing the Deer Dance at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Voodoo cult villager carrying pot on head, Sacred Forest of Kpasse, Ouidah, Benin

Hand painted textiles depicting every day African attire, in local batik workshop, Albert Market, Banjul, Gambia

Africa, Ghana
West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Traditional thached mud dwelling

Wild bottle gourd / Calabash. France
WAT-14432 Wild bottle gourd / Calabash Nice, France Lagenaria siceraria M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.