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Shuar (Single)
DESCRIPTION
The Shuar are one of the most numerous Amazonian indigenous peoples. They habit the jungles of Ecuador and Peru. In Shuar nationality, the ipiak (achiote) is usually used, which is used to paint the cheeks, the Eyelashes and eyebrows. Facial design is a symbolic representation of the individual activity of the subject, socially recognized The variety of designs responds to the multiple practical activity of the Shuar.
AUTHOR
I graduated in Professional Photography and Visual Arts from the EFTI School (International Center for Photography and Cinema) Madrid, Spain.
My work focuses on the documentary, occasionally collaborating with NGOs and organizations whose objective is to preserve life, culture and the environment. I dedicate most of my time to my personal project, currently focused on graphically documenting culture and life in the Amazon.
My work focuses on the documentary, occasionally collaborating with NGOs and organizations whose objective is to preserve life, culture and the environment. I dedicate most of my time to my personal project, currently focused on graphically documenting culture and life in the Amazon.
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