Ticuna - Indigenous Art

Impact

Through the Women's Association, the Ticuna teach the people of their region to work with the land and living raw materials, thus perpetuating their art and culture for all generations.

History

Magüta Tikuna (as they call themselves) are the most numerous indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon. With a history marked by the violent entry of rubber tappers, fishermen and loggers into the Solimões River region, it was only in the 1990s that the Ticuna achieved official recognition of the majority of their lands. Today they face the challenge of ensuring their economic and environmental sustainability, as well as improving relations with society while keeping their rich culture alive. His masks, drawings and paintings gained international repercussions.

Producers

Currently, the Women's Association makes handicrafts and participates in fairs in other cities in the region. There are 45 associates, including men and women who carry out group work. They work three times a week for the association. Members of the association work in the production of “ticun” benches, hammocks, basketry and bags.

Products

Through sustainable management, the Ticuna people cultivate the noblest raw materials in their region to produce their art. The cultural value of its products is indisputable.

Impact

Through the Women's Association, the Ticuna teach the people of their region to work with the land and living raw materials, thus perpetuating their art and culture for all generations.

History

Magüta Tikuna (as they call themselves) are the most numerous indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon. With a history marked by the violent entry of rubber tappers, fishermen and loggers into the Solimões River region, it was only in the 1990s that the Ticuna achieved official recognition of the majority of their lands. Today they face the challenge of ensuring their economic and environmental sustainability, as well as improving relations with society while keeping their rich culture alive. His masks, drawings and paintings gained international repercussions.

Producers

Currently, the Women's Association makes handicrafts and participates in fairs in other cities in the region. There are 45 associates, including men and women who carry out group work. They work three times a week for the association. Members of the association work in the production of “ticun” benches, hammocks, basketry and bags.

Products

Through sustainable management, the Ticuna people cultivate the noblest raw materials in their region to produce their art. The cultural value of its products is indisputable.