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Geometric patterns on the Principal Panel

ERC LASTJOURNEY project2022

University of Exeter

University of Exeter
United Kingdom

Geometric shapes and patterns play an important role in Amazonian art. An object is not complete for Amazonian Indians unless it has geometric or figurative decoration. Geometric motifs are frequently used to express myths and ideas about the cosmic order and the functions of humans and other animals like the ladder-like parallels lines in the Principal Panel that is a pan-Amazonian symbol for snakes.

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  • Title: Geometric patterns on the Principal Panel
  • Creator: ERC LASTJOURNEY project
  • Date Created: 2022
  • Location Created: Cerro Azul, Colombia
University of Exeter

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