Juruna

50. Juruna pottery rattle and bowl.

The rattle which is in the form of an armadillo has stones sealed inside body and was probably used during yage ceremonies.

To Quote Peter.G.Roe in “Arts of the amazon” while describing a relatable pot “The post-fire painted dots that form the meandering design on this jar may refer to glowing forms that dance on the periphery of vision following ingestion of ayahuasca or yage (hallucinogenic drinks).

Mid to early 20th century.

Pottery and natural pigments.

Juruna people. Para, Northern Brazil.

Small losses and repairs.

18cm x 10cm x 10cm and 15cm x 7cm x10cm.

Ex collection of John Adrian Cowell (1934-2011) he was a film maker and is know for his documentaries

On the deforestation of the Amazon and the heroin trade out of the Shan states of Burma. He had a life long interest in Brazil.

Ex Romy Rey.