Expresiones artísticas y simbología en la cerámica amazónica: Un estudio de las piezas del museo Etno -arqueológico de Puyo
Amazonian pottery is one of the most representative artistic expressions of Ecuador’s indigenous cultures, as its forms not only serve utilitarian purposes but also reflect the worldview, values, and cultural memory of its peoples. In this context, the research addressed the problem of the limited s...
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| Language: | spa |
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2025
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| Online Access: | http://dspace.unach.edu.ec/handle/51000/15981 |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Amazonian pottery is one of the most representative artistic expressions of Ecuador’s indigenous cultures, as its forms not only serve utilitarian purposes but also reflect the worldview, values, and cultural memory of its peoples. In this context, the research addressed the problem of the limited symbolic and cultural appreciation of the pieces exhibited at the Ethno-Archaeological Museum of Puyo, since their recognition as heritage and as a visual language of Amazonian communities has been somewhat restricted. The main objective was to analyze the artistic expressions and symbolism of eight ceramic pieces from the Formative Period (3900–500 B.C.) preserved in said museum. The specific objectives focused on identifying decorative patterns, production techniques, styles, and finally interpreting the iconographic symbols. Methodologically, the study provided qualitative data within an exploratory and descriptive approach, using direct and indirect observation, semi-structured interviews with an archaeologist and an artisan, analytical records, and the iconographic method at its three levels (pre-iconographic, iconographic, and iconological). The results reveal a decorative tendency linked to geometric motifs (rhombuses, spirals, lines, zigzag patterns), zoomorphic forms (snake, turtle, butterfly), and anthropomorphic forms (human faces) that go beyond the ornamental. It is concluded that Amazonian pottery was not merely an object of consumption but rather a means of symbolic communication or ritual expression, a vessel of collective memory and a pillar of the cultural identity of Amazonian communities. Keywords: artistic expression, ceramics, culture, heritage, museum, symbolism. |
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