Bidspirit auction | Guna Gourd Colander with Perforated

Guna Gourd Colander with Perforated Star Pattern - A folk art gourd strainer, drilled with star patterns, from the Guna (Kuna/Cuna) Culture, Ailigandi Island, San Blas, Republic of Panama. From the home of a village ”Pinsa-Sobet” (Thinker or Tribal Counselor), mid-20th century (Kit Kapp expedition period 1961–1972). A perforated kitchen colander made from a calabash gourd half shell, about 8” diameter, with original field tag which reads: Carved colander (strainer) from Ailigandi, San Blas, R. de Panama. From home of SAM HAWKIN, PINSA-SOBET. 20 June 1969. Provenance:  From the collection of American cartographer and explorer Captain Kit S. Kapp.