#tembe art

[sytortuga]

"Tembe Ciel de Case"

Wanted to revisit a Ciel de Case, traditional for the Wayana people (French Guiana amerindians), in a Tembe (Bushinengue) style and color. The Ciel de Case, also called Maluwana, it's a decorative piece that is located at the top of the community carbet (hut, called tukusipan) and represents aquatic animals and monsters, it is used for protection against animals and bad spirits. Hand painted in 80cm diameter wood plate with acrylic colors.

[paulpingminho]

[sytortuga]

"Tembe style paddle"

I retired my old wooden paddle, given I now use carbon fibre for P12 rowing trainings. So felt it needed a lift before going on the wall. Decorated Tembe style (Bushinengue style), with a protector eye looking to the horizon for danger. A "friendship knot" for all the amazing team members I row with, flanked by my native Spanish flag and the French flag of the territory that has adopted me. Found it the perfect spot among some of the star wars Lego action figure collection.