Pachamama Shaman Retablo Hand_Beaten loyalty and bravery

loyalty and bravery

In his raised hands he carries a lotus and a set of prayer beads or mallah

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Pachamama Shaman Retablo Hand_Beaten loyalty and braveryThese beautiful retablos represent the sacred Peruvian ritual of thanking the goddess Pachamama. By offering corn, coca leaves and other food and drink to Pachamama (Mother Earth), it is hoped she will be pleased with the gesture and provide rain, a successful harvest and protection to the people in the year to come. The ceremony is usually led by shamans who are represented here in their brightly coloured traditional dress. The central shaman is