“Pachakamaq, Katari or Amaru, Supayas, Wari, Jap’iñuñus, Achakallas, Wa Kon, Wallallo Qarwinchu, …”
… are some names from Andean demon-gods associated with the underground, darkness and wild natural forces. I met some of them, also by name, at Chuquiago Marka (La Paz) and Uru uru (Oruro). Often appearing in their present syncretic forms, dancing at the carnival, on their way to honor the “Virgen del Socavón” (Virgin of the tunnel). At other times their traces are evident, for its known that landslides and earthquakes are caused by their underground moves. Miners certainly venerate “El Tío” (Supay) in return for his protection against catastrophe and in gratitude for allowing prosperity.
In the basement of Angwandte’s Ceramic Studio, and with Vienna’s underground matter deposited in there, I want to render their manifestations; summon them to guide me through Manqhapacha (Underworld).
