Fascinating miniature totumo vessel, made from a tree spine and coated with traditional lacquer resin, made from natural materials. The markings were then scratched into the totumo. A totumo is a traditonal vessel for drinking beverages, especially masato, in lowland Amazonia. This is a beautiful innovation from Lazaro Bautista Manduco that replicates this ancient idea in miniature.
Height: 3/4”
Diameter: 1”
Fascinating miniature totumo vessel, made from a tree spine and coated with traditional lacquer resin, made from natural materials. The markings were then scratched into the totumo. A totumo is a traditonal vessel for drinking beverages, especially masato, in lowland Amazonia. This is a beautiful innovation from Lazaro Bautista Manduco that replicates this ancient idea in miniature.
Height: 3/4”
Diameter: 1”
