Woven Songs of the Amazon (2007)
Overview
The Shipibo-Konibo people of Peruvian Amazon decorate their pottery, jewelry, textiles, and body art with complex geometric patterns called kené. These patterns also have corresponding songs, called icaros, which are integral to the Shipibo way of life. This documentary explores these unique art forms, and one Shipibo family's efforts to safeguard the tradition.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.385 |
Directed By
Anna Stevens
Crew
Anna Stevens
Tad Fettig
Barrett Martin
Barrett Martin
Luis Guerra
Luis Guerra
Luis Guerra
Luis Guerra
Luis Guerra
Lena Stevens
Mary Anne Eddows
Luis Guerra
Louise Palmer
José Stevens
Lena Stevens
Anna Stevens
Anna Stevens
TOP CAST
Anna Stevens
Herself / Narrator
Herlinda Agustín Fernandez
Herself
Enrique Flores Sinuiri
Himself
Manuela Agustín Fernandez
Herself
Magdalena Flores Agustín
Herself
Limber Agustín Fernandez
Himself
Basilio Lopez Shuya
Himself
Bernardo Murayari Ochavano
Himself
Juan Flores Agustín
Himself
David Flores Agustín
Himself
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