This project seeks to make the broader features of the totumo more widely known in order to bring it to represent a cultural expression by projecting through the object that is developed a language of the region. It is important to promote the use of this material not only for its health benefits due to the interior of its fruit, but also for its attributes in the production of everyday objects. This fruit has great functionality; for its easy and delicate handling as well as for the finishes that it allows to do with it.

The design concept was based on Muisca culture. The Muiscas in this region of the savannah were characterized as potters, they made the pottery for ritual use and offering, as well as huge pots for processing salt, pots, jars and bowls for domestic use. Ceremonial ceramics stand out, adorned with zoomorphic figures like the frog, the serpent, and anthropomorphic figures that perhaps represented the caciques.

Taking a Colombian meal as is the sancocho, the container with a support system is designed to deposit rice, avocado and other foods, and in the conical container that complements it is prepared the stew or other accompaniments. The second container is ready for the liquid or soup (sancocho).
Totus
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