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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.
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.
2016
Sabino Gualinga, the most respected yachac (wiseman) from the community, rests on a hammock.
2016
Ceremonial seat of the yachac (wiseman) Sabino Gualinga.
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.
2019
An elderly woman rests on her bed during a hot day. Traditionally, Kichwa houses in the Amazon region do not have walls.
2019
The remains of a plane that crashed near the community’s airstrip in 2014 are covered by the jungle.
2019
The Santi family hangs out in the afternoon near their kitchen.
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.
2019
A ripped off windsock hangs next to Sarayaku’s airstrip.
Eriberto Gualinga - Purawa