gourd carving is a traditional family business in the villages of cochas chicas and cochas grande. the hurtado family is one of the most prominenct of the many artisan families of the region.
 
 

peruvian gourd artisans use a number of techniques to give their work its distinctive appearance. the 3 gourds below show these styles as used on pablo hurtado's jungle gourds. click image for a full description

current day gourd carvers trace the beginnings of their craft to ancient artisans who placed carced images on gourds to depict the events of daily village life. although the craft has evolved into a variety of decorative motifs, the telling of stories rem

collector's gourd. a very large gourd 45 inches in circumference. click image for more details about this unique piece.

 

 

special order wedding gourds. wedding gourds are available as special orders only. the imagery includes both tradional and contemporary scences of typical andean weddings. pablo will customize a gourd for a specific couple with names, dates, and a few spe

 

Fine Native Life (fino fields)
Fondo negro
$85.00
(HUR 044A)

 

 

Fine Village Life (village life)
Fondo negro
$55.00
(HUR 002)

Story
Fondo natural
$40.00
(HUR 001)

 

  
Jungle Gourds
These gourds display an interwoven tapestry
of jungle flora and fauna. No two are alike.

 

Jungle Owl
Fondo natural
$40.00
(HUR 031A)

 

Jungle
Fondo negro
$40.00
(HUR 004)

Jungle
Fondo natural
$40.00
(HUR 004N)

 

Jungle
Fondo blanco
$40.00
(HUR 004B)
Bird Gourds

Owl Family
$30.00 set of 3
(HUR 020C)

Baby Quails
$25.00 set of 3
(HUR 023C)

Long Neck Birds
$35.00 set of 3
(HUR 024C)

 

  
Hurtado Gourd Wall Plaques

 

Nativity Plaque
Avg.7” - 10” D
$40.00
(HUR 005)

 

 

Jungle Plaque
Avg. 7” - 10” D
$40.00
(HUR 007)

Kokapeli Plaque
Avg.7” - 10” D
$30.00
(HUR 008)

Horse Plaque
Avg.7” - 10” D
$30.00
(HUR 009)

Iguana Plaque
Avg. 7” - 10” D
$30.00
(HUR 010)

 

Cat Plaque
Avg. 7” - 10” D
$30.00
(HUR 011)

Jewelry Boxes
Pablo’s Jewelry Boxes vary slightly in size.
The average will be about 5” in diameter.

 

Cats in Basket Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016A)

 

Butterflies Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016D)

Ladybugs Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016E)

Llamas Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016L)

Turtles Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016N)

Bee Hive Jewelry Box
$20.00
(HUR 016Q)