Vintage Amazonian Asurini Indigenous Redware Ceramic Jar Brazil

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From a private collection Vintage Asurini traditional Amazonian Indigenous ceramic jar from the Middle Xingu River Basin in Brazil, near … Read more From a private collection Vintage Asurini traditional Amazonian Indigenous ceramic jar from the Middle Xingu River Basin in Brazil, near Altamira, PA. This hand-modeled vessel reflects the distinct pottery traditions of the region's multi-ethnic communities, including the Asurini do Xingu and Wauja peoples. Crafted using time-honored techniques, local riverbed clay is combined with organic materials such as cauxi (freshwater sponge ash) or tree bark ash to prevent cracking during firing. The jar is then meticulously hand-painted with natural mineral and plant pigments, featuring geometric stylizations that represent elements from nature and ancestral cosmology. A striking example of Indigenous artisanal craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Dimensions: 6" diameter × 6" height See less