Nana Abreu - Sol de Utuado Taino

Ceramic, Taíno petroglyph of Utuado Sun / Sol de Utuado

Measures 9 inches tall, has 8 rays (rayos)

This ceramic artwork, skillfully crafted by artist Nana Abreu, serves as a direct homage to one of the most significant and recognizable symbols of Taíno culture. It is a faithful representation of the "Utuado sun" petroglyph, an iconic image discovered at the major indigenous ceremonial site in Utuado, Puerto Rico. The piece captures the distinct, powerful form of "güey," the Taíno word for the sun. By translating this ancient and sacred stone carving into the lasting medium of ceramic, Abreu provides a tangible connection to the indigenous reverence for this primary life-giving force, allowing the historical symbol to radiate its cultural energy in a new form.