Necklace made of red morototo seeds, yellow latex discs, and tento seeds
Necklace made of red morototo seeds, yellow latex discs, and tento seeds
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Red morototo seed necklace, yellow latex discs and tento seeds
Handmade by an artisan partner from the Jamaraqua community, this necklace highlights the botanical elements that make up the creation.
Dimensions and weight
Size: 25 cm
Weight: 23 g
The creation in detail
Composition
- natural tento seeds
- morototo (Didymopanax morototoni)
- dyed natural latex
Colors: red, yellow, and black
Type: sautoir necklace
Origin
Jamaraquá community, located on the right bank of the Tapajós River in Belterra, Pará State, Brazil.
Learn more about the Jamaraquá community.
The seeds that make up this necklace
Morototo, botanical material
The morototo (Didymopanax morototoni) is shown here in its natural color to demonstrate how this botanical material can be transformed before being incorporated into an artisanal creation.
Tento, a natural seed
The Tento (Adenanthera pavonina) is shown here in its natural state to demonstrate the botanical seed used in these artisanal compositions.
How to wear it
This necklace can be worn alone as a statement piece to highlight its natural materials and craftsmanship, or paired with more discreet jewelry.
Every piece of jewelry tells a story
Sourced from artisan partners in Brazil, Amazonikaa creations tell stories of regions, expertise, and encounters. Jewelry chosen for its uniqueness, aiming to bring a piece of Brazil and its living heritage to Europe and the rest of the world.