Mid 20th Century Marajoara Style Terracotta Double Faced Vessel

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This is a Marajoara style terra-cotta pottery vessel. Marajoara pottery is made by the natives of Marajo island which is … Read more This is a Marajoara style terra-cotta pottery vessel. Marajoara pottery is made by the natives of Marajo island which is in northern Brazil. Marajoara art is composed mainly of ceramic artifacts which were first discovered in the late 1800s. They are known for their incredibly detailed work in their ceramics and culture in general.

Many of the pieces, like this one, features deeply etched faces and geometric patterns, which are characteristic of Marajoara design. The piece is not signed. See less