Description

Amerindian incense burner

Amerindian incense burner  also known as copalero, popoxcomitl, sahumador, sahumerio is  used for burning of incense. The copal along with other tree resins and herbs would be burned creating an energy that cleanses and smudges individuals. These special aromatic herbs will bring therapeutic and good energy and vibes to a space, cleansing and invigorating with natural aromas. 

This incense burner is hand made out of special red river clay that is perfect for burning incense. It has geometric design of jaguar print and has a decorative jaguar head in front. Much attention to detail was given by the artist. It is one of a kind original piece.  It measures approximately 10.5 inches long  by 6 inches tall and wide, and weights bit over 2 pounds. Checkout the gallery pictures and group picture to compare size of pottery piece

Shipping:

Orders will be shipped by a carrier of our choice (USPS or UPS) Typical time will be 3-5 business days. International orders take 5 to 10 days depending on the location. 

About the building process:  

    First I collect the clay and hand coil it into the shape of incense burner. In order to get the feel and result of Ancient  pottery, I use local river clay. I let the piece air dry then sand and paint the designs with natural clay pigments from different colored clays, then I further let them dry outdoor in the Sun. I then pit fire them in my studio. The coloration of the burner is due to the properties of the clay and fire clouding which means painted by fire. Each piece takes close to twenty days to complete These items are one of a kind artisan piece. This craft is P’urepecha First Nations pottery.

About us:

First Nation Music is an Artist Collective that strives to bring you the highest quality musical instruments. Clay is a natural material where the 4 elements interact (water, earth, wind and fire) in result we are left with a unique works of art.