Guardian of Culture Pot

Description

This ceremonial vessel features the Guardian of Culture (Chomo Ainbo in Shipibo), depicted as a nude female figure. Traditionally used for fermenting masato, a local drink, this pot serves both functional and spiritual purposes.

The vessel's surface bears intricate designs that function as a metaphorical map, chronicling ancestral stories through symbolic representations of rivers, roads, forests, and lagoons of the community. The figure's face displays the distinctive anaconda skin pattern, while the body carries the ancestral map motifs that preserve cultural memory.

This piece represents centuries of Shipibo artistic tradition, combining practical craftsmanship with deeply rooted cultural storytelling.

• 100% natural materials
• 14 × 9 inches
• Uses a special tree resin glaze