Justin A Alvaradocali on Instagram: "Blowguns, or umpak, have been a vital part of Shuar history and culture for centuries. Traditionally crafted from long, straight palm stems and hardened with natural resins, these weapons were used primarily for hunting small animals and birds in the dense Amazon rainforest. The Shuar tipped their darts with curare, a potent plant-based poison that quickly immobilized prey. Beyond hunting, the blowgun also held cultural and spiritual importance, symbolizing s