Gourd Seller

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Oil on canvas, 105 x 85 cm, 8000 USD

 

Since ancient times, Uighurs have grown kapaks, decorative gourds you can find in different varieties and sizes. The twelve gourds that he carries to market symbolize the months of the horoscope. The patches on his clothing represent the Uighurs’ suffering and bitterness.

 
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