Sumauma Sacred Tree, Karipuna Indigenous Territory
Massive trunk of Sumauma tree surrounded in branches and undergrowth.
- Image ID 53530234
- Production Year 2023
- Length 00:00:48
- Production Company Studio Silverback
- ResolutionUHD ProResUHDHD
- FormatMP4MOV
Synopsis
Sumauma trees such as this one are considered sacred to the Karipuna. They traditionally use it to communicate with both their ancestors and others in the forest. Many sumauma have been cut down and destroyed by land invaders in their territory.
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Studio Silverback