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The moon that never abandons me. August 22, 2020
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Ceremonial hands. Double exposure of my hands and a candle ceremony. During sleepless nights and the desire to remember who I was before I was being abused by my ex-partner seeped through the ceremonies I began to remember. By the water I found two rocks, held them in my hand, gifted one to my altar and kept one with me. For protection. Atacames, Ecuador - February 2, 2018.
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Self portrait after I cut my hair off. May 4, 2020.
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Mama Chumbi. In the Kichwa culture, the chumbi is a traditional woven belt that is worn with our traditional clothes, the anaco. My grandma taught me that by wearing the chumbi I protect my womb from bad energies. Photographed is my childhood chumbi placed on the shore of Lake Ontario, my mom brought this piece of my history with her when we migrated to Canada. Hamilton, Canada - August 29, 2021
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About Eli Farinango
Eli Farinango is a Kichwa artist and visual storyteller, born in Kichwa territory (Quito, Ecuador) and raised in Algonquin territory (Ottawa, Canada). Her documentary work focuses on cultural identity, indigenous healing practices, and the connection between body and territory. She is currently based between Haudenosaunee territory (Hamilton, Canada) and Lenape Territory (New York City).
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