CELIA SAMATA APAZA QUISPE

Q’ero Nation

Celia and Ana share their stories

Celia Samata Apaza Quispe

Celia Samata Apaza is a lineage holder born in the Q’eros community. She is a weaver, healer, grandmother and pampamesayoq. Celia comes from a family of wisdom keepers and is the granddaughter of Mama Maria Apaza, respected female altamesayoq of the Q’ero. Celia directly received Karpays and Hampi Illa Khipu from this divine lineage of Mama Maria and she works devoutly to share these gifts. Celia has a powerful and grounded connection to Pachamama and her teachings reflect the sacred gentleness of the divine feminine.

Celia and Victor, her husband

Two people in traditional clothing standing outdoors near rocks and trees
Two women sitting at a table, sorting through leaves. One is wearing a red sweater and the other a turquoise sweater. Bookshelves and various items are visible in the background.

Celia and Ana