This intriguing studio-sculpture, signed “Manoco” on the underside, presents a hand-carved gourd vessel featuring a nested smaller gourd inside. Mounted on a custom metal stand, the piece bridges natural form and fine art.

Artist Signature: Manoco (underside)

Medium: Carved and polished gourd vessel with smaller nested gourd

Presentation: Mounted on a metal rod and square wood base (display stand)

Style / Era: Modern studio craft / organic sculpture, late 20th / early 21st century (estimate)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no cracks or evident damage; natural variation in gourd material.

Dimensions: 14" tall

Carved from a mature dried gourd, the artist has retained and enhanced the organic shape, contours and surface texture, allowing the natural color gradations of the gourd to remain central. The nested smaller gourd adds a sculptural dialogue of form and scale.