PLEASE ROTATE YOUR DEVICE
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2017
A Sarayaku elderly woman poses for a portrait during the Uyantza Raymi celebrations. She painted her forehead and hair with the dark pigment of a rainforest fruit called wituk.
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2019
Early in the morning, Narcisa Gualinga sits drinking wayusa tea in her home. As she does, she talks about the ways her community has changed over time.
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2016
Sabino Gualinga, the most respected yachac (wiseman) from the community, rests on a hammock.
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2016
Ceremonial seat of the yachac (wiseman) Sabino Gualinga.
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2019
The Supreme Beings of all plant and animal species communicate with each other through spiritual connections, like the interlacing motions of vines or jungle paths.
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2019
An elderly woman rests on her bed during a hot day. Traditionally, Kichwa houses in the Amazon region do not have walls.
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2019
The remains of a plane that crashed near the community’s airstrip in 2014 are covered by the jungle.
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2019
The Santi family hangs out in the afternoon near their kitchen.
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2019
In dreams and visions, several plants appear with human personality and form. The wisemen affirm that they provide a house and home for the Sacha Runa, Yashinku and other mythological beings that provide infinite energy and strength.
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2019
A ripped off windsock hangs next to Sarayaku’s airstrip.
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Eriberto Gualinga - Purawa