Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Pottery Figural Pot, C. Early 20th Century - A painted earthenware pottery effigy water ...

Shipibo-Conibo Peruvian Pottery Figural Pot, C. Early 20th Century - A painted earthenware pottery effigy water vessel by the female potters of the Shipibo Conibo tribe, who live along the Ucayali River in the Amazon rainforest. This coil-made pot with thin walls features a human face and is decorated with geometric tribal designs in buff and brown, with orange accents. Some areas with semi-gloss finish (mainly lower half of pot). 5 3/4" h x 6 3/4" w. Provenance: Purchased in the 1970s from a Sarasota store that acquired these pots from John Easterling (2nd husband of Olivia Newton-John). Condition: Minor normal wear commensurate with age and use.