The Gourd Gallery carries an extensive collection of gourd art from around the world or, as Proust might say, from many worlds. Some items are fun, some functional; many are both. All capture the color, texture, sound and soul of their rich cultural heritages. Hard-shelled gourds are as durable as wood and as varied in shape and style as Mother Nature herself. They present the perfect canvas for world-class artists from Peru to China, Australia to Yugoslavia, Africa to the United States. At The Gourd Gallery you will find gourd musical instruments, fashion accessories, birdhouses, masks--an eclectic assortment of whimsical gifts.