The Mariwin Spirit (HOLIDAY PRINT DROP)
The Mariwin Spirit (HOLIDAY PRINT DROP)
‘The Mariwin Spirit’
The Ancestral Spirit is covered in a mud and soot mixture to blackout his entire body and adorned with various jungle ferns. His clay mask is also hand-made and decorated with traditional piercings of the Matis, violá, an Amazonian spirit.
The spirit carries stalks of Palm and uses them to lash the Matis, both young, old, and even pregnant. I've been told they sometimes even whip plants to spur growth and ensure a plentiful harvest. The Matis believe it takes a mentally and physically strong person to survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of the Amazon. Each stalk used once, whether it breaks or not, often leaves one hell of a mark on the skin.
Sizes & Pricing
Small - $150
Image Size 18 x 12 (WxH)
Overall Size, including 1-inch border, 20 x 14 (WxH)
Regular - $300
Image Size 36 × 24 (WxH)
Overall Size, including 2-inch border, 40 × 28 (WxH)
Large - $600
Image Size 54 × 36 (WxH)
Overall Size, including 2-inch border, 58 × 40 (WxH)
More Info…
All Prints Are Signed by Photographer Cale Glendening
All Prints Are On Archival Rag
All Prints Arrive before Christmas
All Print Sales Final*framed examples may not reflect the actual print size Getting the shot…
There was a toll to pay for getting a visit from the Mariwin. I watched the children cry out in horror as they first saw the Mariwin spirit. This spirit is associated with pain, so they know what's coming. However, once they've been whipped, their tears quickly dry. They munched on piranha and watched the adults, myself included, partake in the ritual. And I can confidently say it hurt like a sonofabitch. The second lashing took my breath away, like dunking your chest under frigid cold water. It took the air from my lungs and sent a shockwave throughout my body. I’ve been lashed half a dozen times, and it never gets less painful.