The Diablo Huma captures one of Ecuador's most recognisable Indigenous ceremonial masks, traditionally worn during Inti Raymi and other Andean festivals celebrating the harvest and the natural world. Photographed in a traditional craft shop overlooking the historic city of Cuenca, the richly decorated mask is framed against a landscape evocative of Ecuador's extraordinary natural heritage. Far from representing evil, the Diablo Huma is an enduring symbol of Indigenous identity, tradition and the deep spiritual connection between people and the land.
The Diablo Huma captures one of Ecuador's most recognisable Indigenous ceremonial masks, traditionally worn during Inti Raymi and other Andean festivals celebrating the harvest and the natural world. Photographed in a traditional craft shop overlooking the historic city of Cuenca, the richly decorated mask is framed against a landscape evocative of Ecuador's extraordinary natural heritage. Far from representing evil, the Diablo Huma is an enduring symbol of Indigenous identity, tradition and the deep spiritual connection between people and the land.