Antonio Briceno

Antonio Briceno

Venezuela

Gods of the America. A Natural Pantheon
Muu Demar, the Sea-Grandmother 2005
Mma, Mother Earth 2005
Tzipushawe, the Wisest One 2001
Paba, Father God 2005
Botoque, Thief of the Fire 2006
Bepkororoti, Owner of Storms 2006
Buoka 2003

photographs
Courtesy of the artist

Shamans are the reservoir and keepers of wisdom in many cultures. They are the link between humans, gods, devils, wild spirits, and forces of nature. Shamans can guide their people to a more balanced existence. 

The aboriginal communities in these photographs are from South and Central America. They hold a deep respect for Mother Earth. Each hill, lake, river, desert, valley, and stone plays a role in the creation of their cosmos. Since these cultures consider themselves a part of nature, there is little abuse or excess in the way they live.