Curators Erica Jones and Carlee Forbes reflect on a carved gourd by Nigerian artist Audu Mai Alijeta, addressing themes of movement, authorship, and identity. Created while Jetta was living and working in London during the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, the object blends different artistic styles while documenting scenes of daily life and the artist’s experiences at the fair. Jones and Forbes trace the gourd’s journey through collectors and museums, emphasizing how its meaning has shifted across different historical and institutional contexts.