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Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja
$5,592.92
£4,218.09
€4,800
CA$7,732.70
A$8,661.93
CHF 4,549.56
MX$105,326.25
NOK 57,612.25
SEK 54,689.52
DKK 36,540.74
About the Item
Originally used as a symbolic object by the indigenous ethnic groups of Upper Xingu, this bench is a contemporary creation made using traditional techniques and materials. Carved from a solid piece of wood, its hand-painted patterns give it a very graphic and sculptural look.
15% Of the profits from the sale of this item will be donated to the Xingu National Park Conservation Association.
Provenance: Indigenous community Wauja/ Alto Xingu - Brazil.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 46.07 in (117 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Primitive (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2020
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6408243664152
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