Description: Antique Shipibo-Conibo Effigy VesselDelicate Geometric Pattern 4.5 inch (11 cm) Tall Ecuador Amazon, Mid 20th century Item Description: Measurement: Height: 4 ½” inches (11.4 cm) Width: varies from 3” – 6” inches (7.6 -15.2 cm) Rim Thickness: 1/8”inch (.3 cm) This item for auction is an older effigy pot from the depths of the Amazon rainforest. You can see that the complexities of these older pieces aren’t what the contemporary ones demonstrate. They depend on a simple bold geometric design. The colors are not as vibrant, and of course there is wear. The pieces are extremely soft and light weight and their technique is all done manually without the use of pottery wheels. This makes them fragile and they may suffer from some surface damage over time. This effigy has the essence of the spirit represented, you can tell the difference from the modern tourist pottery being produced today. This particular pot measures from 3” to 6” in diameter and is 4 ½” tall, and is in excellent condition. The bottom is a deeper ochre yellow and the browns in the geometric pattern are bold and dark. This pot was collected from the Ecuadorian Amazon in the early eighties and it was old then. Really a fine piece of Shipibo Pottery, excellent effigy all intact. It’s becoming more difficult to find these older examples of Shipibo pottery. See the many photos for the condition and composition of this rare artifact. Email with any questions. I have been collecting artifacts for over 40 years and I have been a member of the EBay community since 1998 - Please Bid with confidence. History: Shipibo artisans are well-known for depicting their Ayahuasca-based cosmology in the intricate designs of their pottery and often colorful fabrics. Inspired by their ancient relationship with Ayahuasca the geometric designs used by Shipibo artisans are quite unique. As might be expected, their pottery was initially very simple and used as containers to preserve food. With time, pottery and designs have become more and more complex. The sophisticated designs and geometric patterns of the ceramics are passed from one generation of artists to another. The pieces are extremely soft and light weight and their technique is all done manually without the use of pottery wheels. The art form of the Shipibos is little understood by the outside world. To the artists, is not something that they are taught, rather they are inspired to create their distinctive patterns. The women, rather than the men in the village, are the artists. Commonly the women will work together to produce a single piece. Each of the women seems to be moved by the same artistic spirit and one woman can interrupt her work and then assign another woman in the village to complete a particular piece. When the artwork is finished, the resulting piece will look like it was made by a single artist. This really is communal art at its finest. There are many theories about the meaning of the unique intricate Shipibo geometric patterns. Some anthropologists consider it an ancient language form; others hypothesize that the patterns represent a mapping of the rivers of the Amazon. Some even believe the patterns represent the shapes of the Anaconda. While anthropologists may not be able to agree on the meaning, art lovers can appreciate the beautiful designs, the soft curves and the pristine yet original look of the Shipibo designs. Despite 300 years of sporadic contact with European and mestizo "civilization" and massive conversion to Christianity in the 1950's and 60's, the Shipibo people maintain a strong tribal identity and retain many of their ancient shamanic traditions and beliefs. The Shipibo people speak a native language of the Panoan family. Most now speak Spanish as well. A small number of Shipibo people live in Iquitos where they make and sell their intriguing art and craft. Unfortunately, the proximity of most Shipibo communities to the burgeoning city of Pucallpa makes it inevitable that their culture will soon be altered by mainstream trade, exploitation and encroachment of western values.
Price: 295 USD
Location: Port Orange, Florida
End Time: 2024-03-03T04:47:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
