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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 is shaped like a jaguar: one of the auxiliary spirits. It is entirely covered in black pigments, organized into patterns and symbols specific to the feline.
Bibliography:
It was exhibited on the occasion of the exhibition SHAMANES – DIALOGUES AVEC L’INVISIBLE at the Musée des Explorations du monde, in Cannes from July 1 to November 10, 2023.
A detail is reproduced on the back cover of the catalog of said exhibition.
Provenances:
- Former João Américo Peret collection, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Former American private collection.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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