Hogan Gourd Art Appraisal

Ginny Hogan Gourd Decoupage Vessel

This item is a decorative dried gourd featuring Native American style decoupage art, attributed to Ginny Hogan. The vessel is globular in shape with a natural tan or ochre-colored matte finish. A significant feature is the applied 'deckle-edge' paper or canvas inserts with a textured, woven-like surface. These inserts display symbolic petroglyph-style figures, including two larger spirit figures with radiant headdresses and spiral torsos, and a smaller central figure. To the right is a vertical fragment showing repeating celestial or directional hand-like symbols. The top of the gourd is adorned with a dark brown, braided faux-leather or corded rim, which serves as a decorative border between the main body and what appears to be a textured, snakeskin-patterned top section. The condition shows minor surface scratches and slight lifting at the edges of the decoupage inserts. This contemporary folk art piece reflects Southwestern aesthetic influences, utilizing natural materials combined with mixed-media application techniques. The craftsmanship involves careful cutting of the decorative 'deckles' and precise application of the braided trim to create a cohesive cultural narrative art piece.