A Geodiversidade à luz da fenomenologia:

identidade e resistência no quilombo Itamatatiua, Alcântara – Maranhão

Abstract

The landscape is endowed with elements of geodiversity and imbued with societal relationships, encompassing human existence in time and space by
recording cultural and identity impressions of the communities. The Quilombola community of Itamatatiua, located in the municipality of Alcântara, has a landscape characterized by elements of geodiversity and biodiversity, intrinsically connected to the productive activities of the resident population. These are manifested through traditional extractive and agricultural culture, as well as religious, artistic, and leisure practices, such as the community's best-known festival in honor of Santa Tereza d'Ávila, which traditionally takes place in the area. To achieve the research objective, the study was designed based on the phenomenological method, focusing on understanding the importance of the abiotic elements used in ceramics production and
their relationship with the craftswomen and other community residents. The natural elements used in ceramics production, especially clay, are part of the geodiversity utilized by the craftswomen. Through the phenomenological approach, these elements are understood as being shaped by generations, endowed with history, tradition, culture, experience, and other attributes. These elements gain meaning by the residents who use
them in economic productive activities, in daily use and to integrate the formation of identity and strengthen the resistance of the quilombo.