Deep within the lush Amazon rainforest regions of Colombia, Peru, and Brazil live the Tikuna people, renowned for their vibrant cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship. One of their most fascinating creations is the pucuna doll, a remarkable artifact crafted from the bark of the Cecropia tree. These dolls showcase the Tikuna's intricate artistry and reflect their profound connection to the natural world. hey are made from a rainforest treebark cloth called yanchama. See the below journal entry for more detailed information of the meaning and making of the Pucuna Dolls.
LINK - Discovering the Artistry and Significance of Tikuna Pucuna Dolls
• Size: base approx. 6.5" wide x 5" deep, Hummingbird 9.5 wide x 21" high (including base) x 5" deep, staff 22.25" long
• Material: Cecropia Bark, Wood, Natural Dyes and Pigments
• Origin: Colombia
• Variation: You will receive this exact one
• Packaged: Story Card, Bubble Wrapped (with the parts wrapped separate from the main sculpture)