The Huni Kuin community I stayed with was located on the banks of the Jordao river. This photo is from a community centre nearby. It hosts local events, especially those of political significance for the Huni Kuin people. In such case, hundreds of people gather here and stay for a few days in the houses that are scattered around.

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Preparing for a sacred ritual: hours before an ayahuasca ceremony with the Huni Kuin (Kashinawa), I received traditional protective tattoos. The dark lines are made from Genipa fruit ink, a natural pigment from a tree indigenous to the Americas. The red markings, known as urucu in Portuguese, come from the achiote shrub. Each pattern holds a particular meaning.

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A moment of connection where Huni Kuin women, gathered inside the ceremonial maloca, share stories and prepare for an ayahuasca ceremony. Some journeyed days by river to be here. There is no shaman and no healing without a community to support.

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In these beautiful malocas, traditional dwellings, of the Huni Kuin indigenous people, one family makes their life within these wooden walls. Typically, their blood relatives occupy nearby dwellings. The community is thus bound by both kinship and tradition.

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Throwback to when we were helping our Huni Kuin hosts in the preparation of ayahuasca. The scraping of the vine bark is a communal activity in which everyone participates regardless of background. What many outsiders don't realise is that while the medicine work is profound, the ceremony itself resembles a vibrant party by nightfall, full of songs, stories, and a collective journey.

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A stunning Huni Kuin bracelet that I brought from my travel to a community in Brazil. Look at the beauty of this handmade treasure, it reminds me of what one can achieve with patience. I put it flat for the photo, but I'll take another one later wearing it so you can properly see it.

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The Huni Kuin are master artisans. Their beadwork speaks a vibrant language, where colours and geometric patterns carry meaning, protection and wisdom. These aren't just crafts, they're conversations between ancestors and the living.

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Generations of wisdom woven into every thread. From ceremonial headbands to traditional garments, every Huni Kuin piece is a masterclass in patience and precision. No machines, just skilled hands and ancestral knowledge passed down through time.

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Nature's laundromat: the sun is always on duty! Who needs a tumble dryer when you've got that sweet Amazonian breeze and year-round sunshine? 🌞👕
These traditional dwellings are called malocas. That's where the Huni Kuin people live in the rainforest.

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