MAHKU (Acre) Amazônia, 2013
Nahene Wakame, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
122 x 158 cm
48 x 62 1/4 in
48 x 62 1/4 in
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Nahene Wakamen A visual translation of a huni meka chant from Kayatibu type of chants, the ones that are sung for the mirações [visions], related to the strength of the...
Nahene Wakamen
A visual translation of a huni meka chant from Kayatibu type of chants, the ones that are sung for the mirações [visions], related to the strength of the nixi pae [ayahuasca], to go down as the ceremony is coming to an end. Nahene Wakamen, like all the chants and their visual translations, juxtaposes images and is not intended to have a narrative structure. It brings images of the sacred waters of the forest, and enchanted animals and fish. Calling for strength, energy and prosperity.