Adela Panduro Silvano (Peruvian, b. 1970)...

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Lot number	124
Estimate	700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Auction	International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
Date	August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.
Location	New Mexico, New Mexico

Anthropomorphic Shipibo Chomo Vessel Master Shipibo-Konibo Ceramic. This exceptional Anthropomorphic Shipibo Chomo Vessel is an original hand-crafted ceramic created by renowned Peruvian master artisan Adela Panduro Silvano, one of the leading contemporary representatives of the Shipibo-Konibo ceramic tradition. Monumental in scale and masterfully modeled by hand, the vessel combines sculptural elegance with the intricate kene designs that have become one of the defining visual expressions of the Peruvian Amazon. The expressive anthropomorphic face, carefully balanced proportions, and commanding presence transform this traditional vessel into a remarkable work of contemporary Indigenous art. According to the artist herself, this vessel represents her grandmother, paying tribute to an important figure within her family and cultural heritage. The sculpted facial features, prominent necklace, ceremonial adornments, and intricate surface decoration were intentionally conceived to evoke her grandmother's presence, reflecting the Shipibo-Konibo tradition of preserving ancestral memory through artistic creation. Rather than portraying an anonymous figure, the vessel embodies a personal narrative that connects family, identity, and cultural continuity. Every surface is meticulously decorated by hand with complex kene designs executed using traditional natural pigments in harmonious tones of deep red, brown, black, and cream. Within Shipibo-Konibo culture, these geometric compositions are far more than decorative motifs; they represent an ancestral visual language associated with knowledge, spirituality, healing, and the interconnected order of the natural world. Each composition is individually created by the artist, making every vessel entirely unique. The present example is particularly distinguished by its impressive scale, broad globular body, finely sculpted anthropomorphic head, and extraordinary decorative density. Works of this size require exceptional technical skill during modeling, drying, and firing, making them among the most accomplished examples of contemporary Shipibo-Konibo ceramics. Its museum-quality craftsmanship and deeply personal inspiration place it among the finest artistic creations produced by Adela Panduro. Adela Panduro's ceramics have received international recognition through museum exhibitions, important cultural institutions, and major auction presentations. Today her ceramics are increasingly sought after by collectors of Indigenous, Latin American, and contemporary folk art. Works by the artist have previously been presented through auctions organized by the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI). ARTIST Adela Panduro Silvano (Pucallpa, Peru, b. 1970) is one of Peru's most celebrated contemporary Shipibo-Konibo ceramic artists. Born into a distinguished family of master artisans, she learned traditional ceramic techniques from an early age and has devoted her career to prese

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