The Royal Pinedo #17 by Cristina de Middel
In the tropical region of Los Yungas in Bolivia, surrounded by coca plantations, Cristina De Middel has encountered the story of a King. His name is Julio Pinedo. Julio is a descendant of prince Uchicho, the King of the Kikongo tribe that arrived from the Congo in 1820. This collection will document the daily life of a quite unusual king, recognizing his legacy and the oral tradition that remains after 3 generations. The story will show how this legacy plays out within the the current problematic coca industry in the country, which is still one of Bolivia's biggest agricultural productions.
Edition: 1 of 1
Commissioned by Obscura