1950s Shipibo Amazon Anthromorphic Vessel - 10" H X 4" Diam.

Striking geometric-patterned, hand-painted and glazed earthenware anthropomorphic figural vessel (male). Made by the Shipibo peoples who live along the Ucayalia River in the Amazon rainforest in Peru and painted with their traditional designs in black, brown  and orange with a cream-colored background. Acquired in Peru during the 1960s.

With its neutral tones, it would be at home in a variety of interior settings from Boho, California Casual... to Eclectic or Coastal Modern Design. Use it as a stand-alone piece or combine it with our other offerings to build a tribal pottery collection.

Place of Origin: Peru

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s 

Condition: Very Good

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 10 in. H X 4 in. Diam.  

Reference: 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Lam Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University

Daily Art Magazine, The Link Between Shipibo Pottery and Feminine Identity: Designs from the Peruvian Amazon by Lauren Dorsey

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