Authentic Karajá Indigenous ceramic figure (ritxoko) handmade by the Karajá people of Ilha do Bananal, Brazil.

These traditional figures are hand-modeled in clay and decorated with black geometric painted designs, representing important aspects of Karajá culture.

This example features a seated figure on a rectangular base, alongside symbolic sculptural elements. The piece retains its original FUNAI / ARTINDIA label, confirming its authenticity and origin as an officially recognized Indigenous craft.

Details:

Origin: Karajá Tribe, Ilha do Bananal, Brazil

Material: Hand-formed clay, painted in traditional geometric designs

Size: Approximately 7” long × 5.75” tall x 3.25" wide

Markings: Original FUNAI / ARTINDIA paper label on the underside

Age: Circa mid-to-late 20th century

Condition:

Vintage condition with age-related wear. One corner of the base is chipped (see photo), and there is some surface scuffing/loss to painted areas. The main figure is intact with no cracks or repairs. Displays beautifully despite the minor flaws.

A unique and culturally significant example of Brazilian Indigenous art, collectible both as an ethnographic artifact and as folk art.

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