Lot # 14 - Marajoara Clay Turtle Pot – Handcrafted Amazonian Pottery

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time: 14-Apr-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 21-Apr-2025 7:13:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

Kendog

Auction has ended

Description :

This Marajoara Clay Turtle Pot is a handcrafted piece of Amazonian heritage, created by artisan Jesse Mendes from Icoaraci, Pará, Brazil. Inspired by ancient Marajoara designs dating back over 2000 years, this unique turtle-shaped vessel is made using traditional methods passed down through generations.


Features:

Dimensions: 12" diameter x 6.5" height

Material: River clay from the Amazon River Delta

Design: Intricate geometric and spiral motifs carved and painted onto a turtle-shaped body

Artisan: Signed by Jesse Mendes, a known Brazilian ceramicist

Origin: Made in Belém, Brazil – part of the Arte-Amazon project promoting local craftsmanship

Process: Hand-thrown, sun-dried, incised, fired in wood-fueled kilns, painted, and polished to echo ancient Marajoara aesthetics


Condition: Excellent pre-owned with no chips, cracks, or repairs. 


Auction History

Highest bidder is Kendog

Date Bid User
21-Apr-2025 6:43:49 PM $37.00 Kendog
21-Apr-2025 6:43:49 PM $36.00 Pacheco
21-Apr-2025 6:43:08 PM $31.00 Kendog
21-Apr-2025 6:43:08 PM $30.00 Pacheco
21-Apr-2025 3:55:48 PM $21.00 Kendog
20-Apr-2025 5:43:29 PM $12.00 Pacheco
20-Apr-2025 5:43:29 PM $11.00 Smitty
20-Apr-2025 5:43:18 PM $9.00 Pacheco
20-Apr-2025 5:43:18 PM $8.00 Smitty
20-Apr-2025 5:15:00 PM $6.00 Pacheco
15-Apr-2025 8:48:59 AM $5.00 Smitty

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