MR743

MR743 · Amazon · 1990

Luiza (Yove) had the most beautiful face of all the people I photographed. Women are responsible for creating pottery, a craft at which the Marubo are known to be masters. The pots are made of clay seasoned with the ash burnt from tree bark; their shapes are obtained with the pressure of the hand and a piece of gourd.

The Marubo people united after exploitation by rubber tappers and loggers. They live in maloca communities, preserving their surroundings. In 1990, they were fighting for land recognition, which was achieved in Terra Indígena Vale do Javari seven years later. Recent attacks in the area have resulted in tragic incidents, including deaths of indigenist Bruno Pereira and journalist Dom Phillips.

Available prints

Large60” x 40”Digital Baryta Print · Edition of 15 + 2APs

Small29” x 19”Digital Baryta Print · Edition of 15 + 2APs

Edition

15+2AP

Print processes

Digital Baryta Print

Community

The Marubo