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Woven Songs of the Amazon(2007)
Status: Released
Date: 2007-01-01
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Time: 0h 54m
Overview:
The Shipibo-Konibo people of Peruvian Amazon decorate their pottery, jewelry, textiles, and body art with complex geometric patterns called kené. These patterns also have corresponding songs, called icaros, which are integral to the Shipibo way of life. This documentary explores these unique art forms, and one Shipibo family's efforts to safeguard the tradition.
Languages: Spanish.
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United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Green Spider Films
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