WARRIOR OF THE
FOREST
Guerrero de la Selva / Kora Putu Iri
Jerrevesufa
(Spanish)
(Maleku)
As is true with all the warrior masks, the warrior himself represents
Man's need to protect Nature. His anger reflects his fear that the forest will
be destroyed by greed and corruption. He brings with him the other forces
in Nature to assist him in his battle with destruction.
The artistic elements of this mask include the following:
Macaw / Lapa Roja / Ola
Represents The Sacred, The Untouchable aspects of Nature.
Toucan / Tucán / Píli
Represents tranquility imposed by the force of Woman over the natural
protective aggression of Man.
Coral Snake / _______ / ______
Represents the medicinal powers of the Shaman.
Cactus Leaf / Hoja de cacto / ___________
(over the eyes, above the snake)
Represents the healing properties of plants afforded by Nature.
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