The piece, which serves as a fundamental testimony to the Majo people, was officially presented during an event attended by representatives of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura. The vessel is considered unique due to both its typology and its decorative motifs, which will allow experts to gain deeper insights into the island's aboriginal traditions.
The president of the Cabildo emphasized during the presentation that this donation represents a collective benefit, ensuring that a historically significant item is protected and accessible to the public. Meanwhile, the regional councilor highlighted that this recovery is part of the institutional strategy to reunite Fuerteventura's dispersed heritage.
“"This incorporation responds to one of the strategic lines of the Archaeological Museum: to locate and recover the cultural heritage of Fuerteventura that is currently dispersed in other collections or museums."
The history of the piece dates back to 1971, when it was located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. After passing through several hands, it was acquired in 1996 by the donor, who ensured its integrity until its recent delivery to the island institution. The Archaeological Museum of Fuerteventura will now subject the object to a cataloging and detailed study process to confirm its exact historical context.
