Pair of Mid 20th C. Peruvian Shipibo Vessels antique tramp art frame This fabulous tabletop sculpture of

This fabulous tabletop sculpture of two lumberjacks sawing a log is the wonderful work of Emile Bluteau (1931-

White: 4 5/8" t x 2 5/8" w

It is heavy for its size and feels quite substantial

Glaze crazing as evident and one dark spot as documented

Pair of Mid 20th C. Peruvian Shipibo Vessels antique tramp art frame This fabulous tabletop sculpture ofI found a couple of Shipibo pieces years ago and have kept an eye out for others ever since, especially for a figural vessel like the one at right here. This pottery is created by women of Shipibo tribe of the Peruvian Amazon; as I understand it, the maze like hand painted designs are sophisticated interpretations of their cosmic beliefs, including that the flow of the jungle rivers follow the same course as the stars. One does not see Shipibo pottery