SHAMANE BENCH - Juruna Indians, Mato Grosso state, Central Brazil - First half of the 20th century

SHAMAN BENCH

Juruna Indians, Mato Grosso State, Central Brazil

First half of the 20th century

Wood and pigments

H.: 40; Length: 95 cm

Made of monoxyl wood, this stool has the shape of the jaguar: one of the auxiliary spirits. It is entirely covered with black pigments, organized into patterns and symbols specific to the feline.

Bibliography:

• It was exhibited on the occasion of the exhibition SHAMANES – DIALOGUES WITH THE INVISIBLE at the Museum of World Explorations, in Cannes from July 1 to November 10, 2023.
• A detail is reproduced on the back cover of the catalogue of the said exhibition.

Origins:

- Former João Américo Peret collection, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

- Former American private collection.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

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