{"product_id":"monumental-amazonian-shipibo-conibo-anthropomorphic-pottery-vessel-with-kene-patterning-peru","title":"Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental hand-built pottery vessel from the Shipibo-Conibo culture of the Peruvian Amazon, distinguished by its sculptural form and the expressive anthropomorphic faces modelled at the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface is covered in intricate kené labyrinthine geometric patterning rendered in natural earth pigments, the visual language for which the Shipibo-Conibo are best known.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVessels of this type were used traditionally for water and food storage; particularly large examples were sometimes partially buried to stabilise them and to help regulate temperature in the Amazonian climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 in diameter x 25 in high (66.04 cm x 63.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950-60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-crafted earthenware with natural pigments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition consistent with age and traditional hand-crafted production. Minor surface wear and pigment variation; structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Monumental Amazonian Shipibo-Conibo Anthropomorphic Pottery Vessel with Kené Patterning, Peru","offer_id":49917232382209,"sku":"LU4082148735112","price":8580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8652\/4673\/files\/f_48735112_1770681163872_bg_processed.jpg?v=1785012637","url":"https:\/\/euroantiques.us\/products\/monumental-amazonian-shipibo-conibo-anthropomorphic-pottery-vessel-with-kene-patterning-peru","provider":"Euro Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}