Peru Shipibo-Conibo Polychrome Figural Face Vessel
An antique Peruvian Shipibo-Conibo figural pottery vessel, featuring a modeled anthropomorphic face at the mouth of the jar and intricate hand-painted polychrome geometric designs known as kené. The hand-coiled earthenware vessel is decorated in cream, black, brown and red pigments, with the densely patterned body characteristic of Shipibo-Conibo ceramic traditions. The style and construction are consistent with similar works from the Ucayali region of the Peruvian Upper Amazon. Measures: 6-1/2” H x 6-1/4” D.
An antique Peruvian Shipibo-Conibo figural pottery vessel, featuring a modeled anthropomorphic face at the mouth of the jar and intricate hand-painted polychrome geometric designs known as kené. The hand-coiled earthenware vessel is decorated in cream, black, brown and red pigments, with the densely patterned body characteristic of Shipibo-Conibo ceramic traditions. The style and construction are consistent with similar works from the Ucayali region of the Peruvian Upper Amazon. Measures: 6-1/2” H x 6-1/4” D.
