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Many people that see my work and are not familiar with gourds ask. What is it?

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Many people that see my work and are not familiar with gourds ask. What is it?

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I tell them it is a carved gourd. The gourd is a member of the squash family. When the gourd is dried, it becomes a hard shell vessel that can be carved much like a piece of wood. The outer skin becomes a hard shell when dried, while the softer thicker inner shell remains more porous.