Sea Turtle Gourd Decorative Vessel Signature Hand Carving Bowl

Gourd is a dried fruits of a large number of plants. most described as a family of cucurbitacease.  Often used as vessels for water, storage containers, or musical instruments. They are also for decoration purposes. This attractive Mustard color object is carved by hand of a designer, likely to have signature or script on the very bottom. Sea Turtle on the body and opening. 

16" Wide, 8" H. Approximately ! Lightweight, decorative, attractive.