Mantiteka Paneiro Kayapó
Mantiteka is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific is from the titica vine and dyed wool. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby forests.
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.
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” by the use of their ritual clothes. 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 blankets and small pillows for example.
Materials: Titica vine and wool
Dimensions: 13''D x 21''H
Mantiteka is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific is from the titica vine and dyed wool. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby forests.
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.
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” by the use of their ritual clothes. 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 blankets and small pillows for example.
Materials: Titica vine and wool
Dimensions: 13''D x 21''H
Mantiteka is a cargo basket that can be made of different palm trees. This one, in specific is from the titica vine and dyed wool. Traditionally it is used to transport food and raw material extracted from farms or from nearby forests.
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.
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” by the use of their ritual clothes. 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 blankets and small pillows for example.
Materials: Titica vine and wool
Dimensions: 13''D x 21''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!