Abstract
These objects establish a direct link to Indigenous cultures, showcasing the continuity of ancestral traditions amidst change. Incorporating ceramics with unique patterns acknowledges the Indigenous influence on modern aesthetics, challenging Eurocentric narratives. “Nakoada” seeks to broaden the understanding of modernity, recognizing the cultural richness of Indigenous communities in shaping Brazil’s identity.
The inclusion of ceramic objects produced by Indigenous peoples of the Brazilian Amazon in the exhibition “Nakoada,” reflecting on the process of modernity in Brazil, is significant. These objects establish a direct link to Indigenous cultures, showcasing the continuity of ancestral traditions amidst change. Incorporating ceramics with unique patterns acknowledges the Indigenous influence on modern aesthetics, challenging Eurocentric narratives. “Nakoada” seeks to broaden the understanding of modernity, recognizing the cultural richness of Indigenous communities in shaping Brazil’s identity.
Citation
Povo Walimanai [Baniwa]. 2014. 'Plate'. Dispossessions in the Americas. https://staging.dia.upenn.edu/en/art/ABRA044/

