Portrait of a shaman from the Korbo tribe, Chad
The Korbo Dangaléat shaman refers to the spiritual leaders of the Dangaléat (or Dangla) people, an ethnic and linguistic group living primarily in the town of Korbo and the mountainous Guéra region of central Chad. These figures blend the region’s widespread Islamic beliefs with the complex rituals of their traditional religion and have gained international renown through major photographic features.
Local shamans and priestesses act as spiritual guardians and protectors of the community and local figures. They serve as healers, intermediaries with the spirit world, and interpreters of signs in nature. During official ceremonies, the Dangaléat shaman wears a unique traditional ceremonial outfit, distinguished by richly decorated headdresses.
- TECHNIQUE: Digital drawing in Procreate – hand-drawn
- YEAR: 2026
- FORMAT: Upon request
- PRINT MEDIUM: Aluminum Dibond
- REFERENCE PHOTO: Elena Molina
- CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Included
Portrait of a woman from the Sunghtu tribe, Myanmar
The Sunghtu are a Chin subgroup from Rakhine State, Myanmar, whose identity has been preserved through textiles, ornamental patterns, and traditions.
Sunghtu women traditionally wore facial tattoos, applied at a young age. These markings represent identity, belonging, memory, and spirituality; they are not merely decorative.
The origins and meanings of this tradition are uncertain, linked to various interpretations and legends. What is certain is that facial tattoo designs varied among Chin groups and became significant expressions of identity and belonging.
Today, the practice has all but vanished, and the elderly women who still bear these tattoos are among the last living custodians of an ancient cultural tradition.
- TECHNIQUE: Digital drawing in Procreate – hand-drawn
- YEAR: 2024
- FORMAT: Upon request
- PRINT MEDIUM: Aluminum Dibond
- REFERENCE
- HOTO: Daniel Zarcero
- CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Included