Vintage Marajoara Pottery Vase, Hand-Etched Terracotta Tribal Art

Handcrafted from terracotta clay signed Mela, the vessel features intricate hand-carved geometric and linear motifs that are etched into the surface and highlighted with contrasting white pigment against the warm reddish-brown clay body.

Categories: Gifts, Home & Living, Home Decor, Vase Tags: Art, collectible, Gift, Hand-Etched, Marajoara, Pottery, Terracotta, Tribal, Vase, Vintage

One of the most captivating details is the pair of sculpted frog-face handles, a nature-inspired motif often seen in Amazonian folk art.
Pieces like this are commonly identified as vintage Brazilian Marajoara pottery from the 1970s–1980s, admired for their connection to indigenous artistic traditions and their bold decorative style.
Whether displayed as tribal art décor, a folk art centerpiece, or part of a global pottery collection, this vessel adds cultural richness and handcrafted beauty to any space.

Approximate Measurements:
• Height: 7 inches
• Width: 6 inches