“Healer” (Sanador, also known as "Guardianes de la llama de la sabiduría ancestral")
In this deeply spiritual work, master artist Constantino Laura pays homage to the figure of the “Healer,” the guardian of health and balance in the Andean worldview. The composition depicts a mystical figure in profile, whose mind is inhabited by the Chacana, symbolizing that his wisdom stems from a direct connection to the higher planes and the cosmic order. In his hand he holds a branch with green leaves, representing natural medicine and the healing power of the earth.
The color palette is an explosion of vital energy: deep magentas, violets, and purples intertwine with fiery oranges and sunny yellows, creating an atmosphere of transformation and relief. A sacred bowl with a burning flame rests at the base, reinforcing the idea of ritual and purification through fire. The background, with forms evoking sacred mountains or apus, frames the scene within a spiritual geographical context.
True to his mastery, Laura employs tactile reliefs and complex gradients that lend the fiber a vibrant, almost organic quality. The details of pre-Columbian iconography on the healer’s attire serve as seals of authenticity and lineage. It is a piece of imposing presence, perfect for spaces seeking to convey peace, protection, and an artistic sophistication rooted in humanity’s deepest origins.
All tapestries sold by Amaru are made from alpaca wool, cotton, and blended fibers, ensuring exceptional quality and long-lasting durability.
DIMENSIONS: 3'11'' x 4'7''3'11'' x 4'7'' (width x height, feets and inches) / 120x140cm
