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Pataxó Indigenous Community
Pataxó Indigenous Community
Pataxó Indigenous Community
Pataxó Indigenous Community
Pataxó Indigenous Community
Pataxó Indigenous Community
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Pataxó Indigenous Community

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"Pataxó handcrafts are an important source of the community's livelihood and they are usually sold to tourists visiting the area. With the pandemic, tourists are not coming."

"The Pataxó Indigenous community lives in villages in the southern part of the Brazilian state of Bahia, some near to tourist areas. The mother village of Barra Velha has existed for nearly two... read more

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival Chosen for inclusion in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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James 02/17/2023

Great sound

indranil 12/16/2022

Unusual whistle

4 items by Pataxó Indigenous Community

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5

James

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02/17/2023

"Great sound"

Bought this for my niece, she loved them.

Purchased Item:

Native Song, Hand Crafted Pataxo Bird call Whistles (Set of 4)

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indranil

From uk

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12/16/2022

"Unusual whistle"

Nicely made.

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Native Song, Hand Crafted Pataxo Bird call Whistles (Set of 4)

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Dedra

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10/11/2021

"Wooden bowel"

I bought this as a gift for my son-in-law who is very ethno-centric. I felt it was a tribute to him, the artist and a declaration of support to traditions & legacies. Made a nice addition to his dresser as a catch all.

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Nature & function

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  • Empty you pockets catch all

Purchased Item:

Pataxó Shield, Artisan Crafted Decorative Wood Catchall

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Tmist

From Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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11/15/2020

"Love the frog!"

Very unique and well made. It does sound like frogs had to play with it. Would make a unique gift. Happy with my purchase. Plan on purchasing more items from these artisans.

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Frog Music, Hand Carved Wood Frog Rasp Instrument

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Judy

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05/05/2022

"whistles"

I am always very happy with my purchases. I am only giving this 4 stars, because I cant figure out how to use the whistle on the top left.Maybe it is missing a part.

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Native Song, Hand Crafted Pataxo Bird call Whistles (Set of 4)

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