Halo Pendant Lamp in Peroba Wood and Feathers
by YANKATU · Jundiaí, Brazil

75x75x100cm (30x30x39")FeathersWood

Designed by Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros for Yankatu, Halo suspends recycled peroba wood and handmade feather flowers inspired by the ceremonial headbands of the Pataxó indigenous women of Bahia, Brazil. Each flower is handmade by Pataxó artisan Txahamehé, and every piece ships with its own certificate of authenticity.

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€3.700
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Delivered between20 – 27 Jan
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Ships fromSao Paulo, Brazil
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Estimated delivery dateJanuary 20 - January 27
Custom Crate90x90x30cm, 12kg
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Specifications
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Piece Weight (kg)

7

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Number Of Pieces Created

8

FAQ
How long does it take to receive this piece?

Halo is made to order and usually ships in about 16 weeks.

Is this a limited edition piece?

Yes, Halo is part of a limited edition of 8 pieces.

Can i customize this pendant lamp?

Yes, it can be customized upon request — use Chat with the maker on this page to discuss options.

What is the lamp made of?

It is made from recycled peroba wood and handmade feather flowers, suspended by steel cables.

Does it come with a bulb, and what type of light does it give?

Halo is an indirect-light luminaire; details on bulb type or inclusion can be confirmed by the maker — use Chat with the maker on this page.

Can this be wired for my country's electrical system?

The maker can confirm wiring and plug compatibility for your destination — use Chat with the maker on this page.

Can i return this piece if i change my mind?

Made-to-order pieces like this one are excluded from the standard 14-day return policy.

Does it come with a certificate of authenticity?

Yes, every piece ships with its own certificate of authenticity.

What is a pendant light?

A pendant is a single light fixture suspended from the ceiling on a cord, chain or rod, usually with one shade and one light source. The defining characteristic is that it is designed to be repeated: pendants are commonly hung in twos and threes over a surface, where a chandelier is a single composed fixture intended to work alone.

What is the difference between a pendant light and a chandelier?

Count the fixtures rather than the bulbs. A chandelier is one object with multiple arms, elements or lamps built into it, hung centrally as the focal point. Pendants are individual fixtures, often identical, positioned in a line or a cluster — the composition is created by how you arrange them, not by the piece itself. Pendants are also easier to scale to an awkward room, since you can add, remove or space them as needed.

How high should pendant lights hang above a kitchen island or dining table?

75–90 cm from the surface to the lowest point of the shade in both cases, on a standard 2.4 m ceiling, adding a little for each additional 30 cm of ceiling height. The check differs by position: at an island you are usually standing, so the light source should be hidden from standing eye level and the shade should not block the sightline of anyone seated on the other side. At a table you are seated, so sit down and look across it — you should see the person opposite, not the fixture. Taller households generally want the upper end of the range.

How many pendant lights do I need over an island?

One for an island up to roughly 1.2 m, two up to 2.4 m, three for anything longer. Larger shades mean fewer of them. If you are choosing between two medium pendants and three small ones, the smaller row usually looks more deliberate over a long island, and a single generous piece is often the best answer over a short one.

How far apart should pendant lights be?

Divide the island or table length by the number of pendants plus one, and set the centers at those points — typically 60–80 cm apart. Keep the outer pendants at least 15 cm inside the ends of the surface. Even spacing matters more than any particular figure; an off-center row is the most visible mistake in this category.

What size pendants should I choose for an island?

Keep the total combined width of the pendants to about half or two thirds of the island length. Mini pendants under 30 cm work in rows of three; 30–45 cm is the standard range for a pair. A single pendant over a short island can go considerably larger, since it has nothing to compete with.

Should pendants be centered on the island?

Centered across the width, yes, and spaced evenly along the length. Two complications come up in practice: existing ceiling boxes rarely sit where you want them, and joists limit where a new one can go. Establish the wiring positions before ordering, since a handmade pendant cannot be nudged 20 cm after installation.

Can the cord length be adjusted?

Usually. Most studios supply extra cable that an electrician shortens on site, and many will make a specific drop length to order — useful for stairwells, double-height kitchens and low ceilings alike. Send us the ceiling height and the position you have in mind and we will confirm what the maker can do.

Do you have plug-in pendant lights?

Rarely. Almost everything in this collection is hardwired, since that is how designers intend these pieces to be installed. A plug-in conversion or swag kit fitted by an electrician is sometimes possible, but it changes the look and is not something we can promise for a given piece — ask us before buying if a plug-in solution is your only option.

Can I use a pendant in a bathroom or outdoors?

Not from this collection. Bathroom and exterior positions require rated, sealed fixtures appropriate to the zone, and the requirements differ by country. These are handmade decorative pieces for dry interior use — including in covered porches, where condensation and temperature swings will affect ceramic glazes, paper, fiber and untreated metal.

Can I mix different pendants over the same surface?

Yes, and it often works better than a matched row. The reliable approach is to keep one variable constant — the same maker, the same material or the same silhouette — and vary the rest. Hanging three unrelated pendants together tends to read as indecision rather than curation.

Which pendant materials suit a kitchen?

Glazed ceramic, glass, brass, copper and steel wipe clean and tolerate the heat and humidity of a working kitchen. Woven natural fibre, paper and textile shades are beautiful over a dining table but absorb cooking grease, so avoid hanging them directly above a hob. Ask us for the maker's cleaning guidance for any specific piece.

Description

Halo is an indirect-light luminaire made from recycled peroba wood, its intertwined feather flowers casting soft, diffused light. Suspended by steel cables, the piece floats delicately in the air.

The design is inspired by the feather headbands traditionally worn by Pataxó indigenous women in Bahia, Brazil, during their festivities and rituals. Its feather flowers were handmade by Txahamehé Pataxó, a young artisan whose name means "flower of love" in the Patxohã language, using chicken feathers she collects from the village lands.

Halo is part of Yankatu’s Sons of Earth collection, created by designer Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros following extensive research into Pataxó traditions and immersions with artisans of Barra Velha Village, guided by indigenous leader Arassari Pataxó. As with all Yankatu pieces, Halo is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in the form of a small book telling the story behind it, with blank pages left for its story to continue being told as it passes from hand to hand.

As a natural material, peroba wood and feathers carry their own unique characteristics, which may vary with climate, sunlight and water exposure, these are not considered defects.

Dimensions LxWxH
Piece Weight (kg)

7

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Material

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Discipline

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Number Of Pieces Created

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About YANKATU Visit Showroom →

With a degree in business administration and interior design, Maria Fernanda has worked in the field for over 20 years. She migrated to furniture design in 2014, creating Yankatu, a design studio through which she carries out projects with social impact alongside Brazilian artisans. The encounter with the art world happened naturally in 2020 when the search for the appreciation of Brazilian artisans and their knowledge generates a growing discomfort regarding invisibility and lack of knowledge about the reality of Brazilian cultural traditions. Her work is based on relationships that go beyond the gaze and are established on mutual trust and admiration. Her production spans a long timelessness and also a continuity, resulting from the privilege and fluidity of the otherness of established relationships. It is in the power of art that she finds the way to share her learning, activate the gaze and listening of others, seeking to generate in them the same discomfort she feels and, in this way, encourage them to act. It is through a relational aesthetic that she aims to join forces because the reaction of the other, the spectator, is essential for the realization of her art, which does not end with the created object but rather expands into the immaterial and impalpable field. Her works involves various materials without settling on anyone, despite her familiarity with solid wood. It goes from clay to feathers with the same lightness that conveys strong messages in a poetic way.
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