These lances come from the most remote of the Matsés communities. Both the lances and arrows are made by the male elders. Presented here are a mini replica of the full sizes the Matsés use for hunting and ceremony. Each are meticulously hand-carved from peach palm and/or with bamboo accents and finished with homespun cotton string that is naturally dyed with ‘Achiote’ seed.
Dimensions (approximate):
chonta palm wood pair: 50-54cm
bamboo pair: 49cm
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Art is of central importance in Matsés culture and identity. They have an incredibly fine and detailed artistic process and these items are used in their everyday lives. If this ancestral wisdom continues to thrive, so can the cultural identity of the Matsés.
