Colorful, cased glass with layers of three or four colors give each of these popular pieces depth and interest.

Each Mardi Gras Pumpkin comes with this legend:

A legend is told of a magical occurrence three-hundred years or so ago. In the mysterious backwaters of the Barataria bayous in Louisiana, a crop of spectacular golden pumpkins was discovered. The valuable vegetation grew in the murky area that was believed to be the secret hiding place of ill-gotten pirate treasure. This incredible discovery remained a mystery until the present day.

After Hurricane Katrina, a new harvest of incredible pumpkins surfaced along the bayous. The pumpkins were not golden, but multi-colored in hues of purple, green, and gold. Experts have analyzed the phenomenon and have speculated that high concentrations of Mardi Gras beads and dubloons found deposited near the colorful treasures enhanced their growth.

Still a mystery, scientists have named them Curcubita Festivalis. Those lucky enough to own one call them "Mardi Gras Pumpkins"!

Mardi Gras Pumpkins are colorful, beautiful and bring happiness to those who are fortunate enough to have them. They report that their lives after finding Mardi Gras Pumpkins have been enhanced by love, blessings, good friends and good vibes.

Shown, of course, in Mardi-Gras.

Available in 5" (regular) or 9" (large) wide. Available in: Harvest (Green with Yellow and Gold Glitter Highlights), Mardi-Gras (Gold, Green and Purple), Midnight (Black with Gold Glitter), Orange with Gold Glitter, and Sunrise (Yellow with Gold and Red Glitter Highlights).

The Rosetree Glass Studio was founded in 1993 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Every piece is individually hand-crafted with its own unique character. All examples are representational.

Please Note: Retropolitan never sells seconds. All Rosetree items are first quality and custom made to order. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery. For a list of in-stock items ready for immediate shipment, please email us at [email protected].