Awajún Ceramic Uuntai

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Hand-fired Clay. Natural Pigment
$ 240.00 USD
$ 240.00 USD
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The Uuntai is a traditional vessel used to transport and store water.

In the Awajún world, producing pottery is the product of a dynamic relationship between knowledge, ritual, and mythical narration. The designs painted on the ceramics normally have some type of geometric pattern that reflect elements found in nature like parts of animals, plants, fish, and leaves.

Dimensions (approximate): 11cm diameter x 15cm height


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Awajún & Wampis

In the Awajún universe, producing art is the product of a dynamic relationship between knowledge, ritual, and mythical narration. In their worldview, there are three powerful beings: Nugkui (spirit of the earth), Etsa (spirit of the forest) and Tsuqki (spirit of the water).

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