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slynn @slynn.bsky.social · 13h

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ann @annpersand.bsky.social · 18h

Olaf Hajek, Let’s Pretend It’s Not The End Of The World (illustration for The Winged Moon Magazine: Biophilia, 2025)

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Georgia O'Keeffe @gokeeffe.bsky.social · 13h

Head with Broken Pot https://www.wikiart.org/en/georgia-o-keeffe/head-with-broken-pot

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slynn @slynn.bsky.social · 13h

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You Look Like Rain

YouTube video by Morphine - Topic

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures @nowaykgn.bsky.social · 15h

The skin scraping ceremony of the Xingu people, called arranhadura, is a healing ritual performed by various indigenous groups in the Xingu River region of Brazil. The practice, which is for both men and women, is believed to strengthen the body and spirit by revitalizing the muscles and skin.

The arranhadura is performed to heal, break spells, and take away laziness. For many, the permanent marks and thicker skin serve as a demonstration of their robustness and strength.For boys, it's tied to developing strength for activities like huka-huka wrestling, which boosts prestige and can lead to leadership roles (e.g., becoming a chief.

Intentional skin scratching can be a lifelong habit for many Xingu people, starting in childhood, to build up scar tissue. This results in thicker, tougher skin that is more resistant to insect bites. The scratches are often emphasized by applying body paint, such as black ink derived from the genipapo tree, to the affected areas

The back, legs, and arms are scratched using a sharp tool called a scarifier, typically made from catfish teeth.

The skin, particularly on the arms and legs, is scratched until it bleeds. Following the scraping, leaves or strong roots are rubbed onto the inflamed area.

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 16h

Justin Wood, American (1982- ), The Squirrel and the Turtle, 2020, oil on panel, 16 x 12 in, private collection

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slynn @slynn.bsky.social · 15h

The most unusual, but beautiful combination of colors!

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slynn @slynn.bsky.social · 16h

Those eyes…mean ol’ paparazzi!

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Albert Ibars @albert-ibars.bsky.social · 5d

La tranquil·litat traspua entre els arbres del bosc, com la llum del sol. Poc a poc.
#Fotografia #Color #ColorADay #GreenSat #BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #EastCoastKin #Scape #ForestScape

La llum del sol penetra tímidament entre els arbres atapeïts del bosc.

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slynn @slynn.bsky.social · 1d

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Robert Plant - Carry Fire (Live)

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Birds are My Happy Place 🦃🦅🐦🐥🦢🦚 @annemytych.bsky.social · 1d

Bolivar Flats, a bird sanctuary along the Texas coast, is under threat of development. The Houston Audubon is raising money to try and prevent the development. Check out this amazing footage and donate if you can. #birds houstonaudubon.org/conservation...

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