Quarup

Quarup

Procession at a quarup ceremony, Xingu Indigenous Park, Mato Grosso, Brazil (August 1993)

In 1993 I got a call from a Brazilian anthropologist inviting me toa tribal ceremony deep in the Amazon. Called a quarup ceremony or feast of the dead, these observances are made to honor an illustrious person who has died. This brilliant procession brought together many neighboring tribesto mark the transition of spirits and celebrate life.

For the Xingu of Mato Grosso, Brazil, the Quarup is an emotional, multi-day ritual on the one-year anniversary of a loved one’s death. Families cry and sing around painted trees that represent the deceased. Prayers, singing, dancing, feasting, and fiercely-fought huka-huka wrestling matches, mark the closure of mourning and a new beginning.

Provenance for the collector: this image is featured in Acts of Faith (2026, Mandala Publishing)

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Art has chosen images that trace back to his arts education background for his Limited Edition Fine Art Collection. Images with the same sensuous tones and textures realized by watercolor painting were selected. They are printed on EPSON Somerset Velvet watercolor paper using archival EPSON Ultrachrome inks. After each print is approved, it is then titled, numbered and signed by Art. Only 100 will be made.

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Weight 15 lbs
Dimensions 60 × 40 × 2 in
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