Ucayali

Witchcraft in Northern Peru

Witchcraft in Northern Peru

Peruvians from all classes and walks of life still believe in the power of brujos (witchdoctors), shamanes (shamans) and curanderos (curers) to resolve myriad problems: sickness, broken hearts, business ventures, bad luck, and spiritual threats.

Art of the Shipibo-Konibo

Art of the Shipibo-Konibo
  • Shipibo-Konibo is an indigenous Amazonian culture, most numerous in Peru’s Ucayali Department.

  • Renowned for distinctive geometrically-decorated textiles.

  • We examine the process behind this intricate art form.