Kanoka-I Paneiro Basket Kayapó
The pannier, Kànoka-I in Kayapó's language, is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific, from titica vine. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby woods.
It is by the hands of the elderly men that the natural fibers takes shape and the techniques of braiding, basketry and other artifacts, such as ritual adornments, are kept alive. Those moments of production often occur during important conversations held at Ngá, Warrior´s House.
Ngà is the place where their ancestors are remembered and their customs are celebrated. Ngà is located in the center of the village, thereby Kayapó people's knowledge continues to be perpetuated from generation to generation.
The Kayapó inhabit territories around the Xingu River basin, south of Pará State and north of Mato Grosso State. The name Kayapó was designated by their relatives, other indigenous people, and means “those who resemble monkeys”. They recognize themselves as Mebêngôkre.
This basket translates into a unique decorative item to any environment, and it can be used to store many things, like throw blankets and small pillows.
Materials: Titica vine (Heteropsis flexuosa)
Dimensions: 11”D x 15.5”H
The pannier, Kànoka-I in Kayapó's language, is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific, from titica vine. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby woods.
It is by the hands of the elderly men that the natural fibers takes shape and the techniques of braiding, basketry and other artifacts, such as ritual adornments, are kept alive. Those moments of production often occur during important conversations held at Ngá, Warrior´s House.
Ngà is the place where their ancestors are remembered and their customs are celebrated. Ngà is located in the center of the village, thereby Kayapó people's knowledge continues to be perpetuated from generation to generation.
The Kayapó inhabit territories around the Xingu River basin, south of Pará State and north of Mato Grosso State. The name Kayapó was designated by their relatives, other indigenous people, and means “those who resemble monkeys”. They recognize themselves as Mebêngôkre.
This basket translates into a unique decorative item to any environment, and it can be used to store many things, like throw blankets and small pillows.
Materials: Titica vine (Heteropsis flexuosa)
Dimensions: 11”D x 15.5”H
The pannier, Kànoka-I in Kayapó's language, is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific, from titica vine. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby woods.
It is by the hands of the elderly men that the natural fibers takes shape and the techniques of braiding, basketry and other artifacts, such as ritual adornments, are kept alive. Those moments of production often occur during important conversations held at Ngá, Warrior´s House.
Ngà is the place where their ancestors are remembered and their customs are celebrated. Ngà is located in the center of the village, thereby Kayapó people's knowledge continues to be perpetuated from generation to generation.
The Kayapó inhabit territories around the Xingu River basin, south of Pará State and north of Mato Grosso State. The name Kayapó was designated by their relatives, other indigenous people, and means “those who resemble monkeys”. They recognize themselves as Mebêngôkre.
This basket translates into a unique decorative item to any environment, and it can be used to store many things, like throw blankets and small pillows.
Materials: Titica vine (Heteropsis flexuosa)
Dimensions: 11”D x 15.5”H
Care Instructions
Indigenous arts are made out of natural materials, and therefore require great tending and care. Please keep the pieces in a dry place and avoid long periods of sun exposure, especially for the art that contains colors in it. Remember that the stalk and fiber from plants tend to soften overtime and gain new shape as we wear them!
Enjoy your indigenous art and contact us if you have any questions!