{"product_id":"1299-from-a-private-collection-vintage-woden-ceremonial-karaja-people-otote-mace-29-h","title":"#1299 From a private collection Vintage Woden Ceremonial Karaja People  Otote Mace 29\" H","description":"\u003cp\u003e From a private collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn  \"Otote\" is a traditional wooden ceremonial weapon—specifically a club or mace—crafted by the indigenous Karajá people of the Amazon basin Brazil In Mato Grosso and Tocantins states, Central-Eastern Brazil.  Made   by a striking hardwood mace has a  prismatic form, the handle wrapped in plant fibre woven into a two-colored geometric pattern featuring traditional Karajá motifs. The proximal end is ringed and finished with a slightly conical pommel. 29\" h by 1.75\"w by 1.5\" D \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReserved for powerful warriors and clan chiefs, this combat club served dual purposes—as a formidable weapon and as a ceremonial dance staff in sacred rites. A remarkable example of indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ethnika Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49632886882459,"sku":"1299","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7495\/2328\/files\/IMG_2336-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790287920","url":"https:\/\/ethnikaantiques.com\/products\/1299-from-a-private-collection-vintage-woden-ceremonial-karaja-people-otote-mace-29-h","provider":"Ethnika Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}