Guardian of Culture Pot

$249.99

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

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

The Shipibo people of the Amazon preserve one of South America's most authentic artistic traditions. Renowned for their intricate pottery and textiles, as well as their spiritual practices with ayahuasca, they maintain a vibrant culture deeply rooted in their rainforest homeland.

Every piece of Shipibo pottery is crafted entirely from the Amazon's natural bounty. Artists embark on hours-long boat journeys through winding waterways to collect specific minerals from different regions, each yielding a unique pigment. Even their glazing technique reflects this commitment to tradition—instead of using Western-style powdered glass, the Shipibo seal their pottery with local tree resins. This ancient method not only waterproofs each piece but creates a lustrous finish that makes their vibrant geometric designs come alive with brilliant color.