Hand‎ Painted Folk Art Gourd Basket Container Signed CS Southwestern

This is a hand-painted gourd container with a woven reed edge and fiber-wrapped center band. The lid fits securely and features a loop strap, suggesting it may have been designed to hang or be worn. The painted abstract motifs in blue, orange, yellow, and black give it a Southwestern or artisan market aesthetic. The bottom is artist signed CS.  It makes a striking decorative accent and can be used to store small items such as seeds, beads, herbs, or trinkets, or simply displayed as part of a folk art or boho decor collection.  ⸻  Condition:  Preowned handmade item with visible wear to paint in several areas, including a notable chip on the orange painted section. Some surface scuffs and natural imperfections consistent with handcrafted gourd art. Strap shows light fraying. Interior paint has minor spotting. Overall structurally sound and visually bold despite cosmetic wear.  ⸻  Measurements:  Height with lid: 6  ⸻  Item Specifics:  • Brand: Handmade / Artisan Signed CS  • Type: Painted Gourd Container / Hanging Basket  • Color: Multicolor – Blue, Orange, Yellow, Black  • Material: Dried Gourd, Reed, Fiber Wrapping  • Style: Folk Art / Southwestern / Abstract  • Features: Hanging Strap, Hand-Painted, Signed  • Origin: Unknown Handmade Artisan Piece  • Theme: Boho, Tribal, Artisan Market, Decorative  • Occasion: All Occasions  • Handmade: Yes  • Signed: Yes – CS