Shaman's Bench - Central Brazil - First Half Of The 20th Century

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Object description :

"Shaman's Bench - Central Brazil - First Half Of The 20th Century"

Shaman's Bench
Juruna Indians, State of Mato Grosso, Central Brazil
First half of the 20th century
Wood and pigments
H. 40 cm, 95 cm long

Made of monoxyle wood, this stool is shaped like a jaguar, one of the auxiliary spirits. It is entirely covered in black pigments, organised in patterns and symbols specific to the feline.

Bibliography:

- It was exhibited at the CHAMANES - DIALOGUES WITH THE INVISIBLE exhibition at the Musée des Explorations du monde, in Cannes from¹ July to 10 November 2023.
- A detail is reproduced on the back cover of the exhibition catalogue.

Provenance :

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

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref : 5015

Price: 2 800 €