©Mehinako, Waxamani
Mapapaluyana
Mapapaluyana means butterfly in Arawakan language, which is spoken by the Mehinako people in the Xingu indigenous park. This panel is a protective painting for women in the forest. Delicate wings accompany them, ensuring safety and a connection to the profound wisdom of the forest.
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Waxamani Mehinako
Gaúcha do Norte, Brazil
Waxamani Mehinako comes from Aldeia Kaupüna in Xingu, Mato Grosso. Through his work he immortalises Mehinako tribal graphics on canvas, anchoring thei ...
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