Decorative Gourd with Zigzag Design

Ira Blount · late 20th-early 21st Century

Versatile artisan Ira Blount found purpose and fulfillment in creating art out of naturally sourced and commercial materials. This decorative gourd contains both elements: human-made red and purple glass beads adorn a natural gourd decorated with a brown zigzag design. The contrast between the bright colors of the beads and the muted browns of the gourd draws attention to the variety in Blount’s materials.