Njinji - Bana Kuma

animal totems for the twelve archetypal rhythms of the bana kuma
derived from Chris Berry's Book of Bana Kuma

Lion-Ziassou: Energy of the greater self. Fire balanced Water Female

Bull- Kiyah: Spark cause to occur. Fire balanced Air Male

Gorilla- Nikkah: Self sovereignty. Fire balanced Earth Male

Dolphin- Sah U Lé: Receive and emit ‘sah’ (love). Water balanced Fire Female

Fresh Water Fish- Shiniwa: Original prayer setting intention. Water balanced Earth Male

Owl- Hinimawé: Listen and receive Hiamatwéhaum harmony creation. Water balanced Air Female

Snake- Sahisah: Everlasting infinite now. Air balanced Water Female

Eagle- Sahmauhay: Interconnected source energy. Air balancing Earth Male and Female

Fox- Utanatu: Perspective knowing. Air balancing Fire Male

Horse- Nikua: Gratitude. Earth balancing Air Male and Female

Mammals- Hiamatwéhaum: Harmony between the elements. Inspiration for all nature. Earth balanced Water. Male

Dog- Yakina: Contour making manifest Earth balancing Fire Female

Chris Berry

Njinji - 2011 at Kaiwaka with Chris Berry

Bana Kuma - 2012 at Kawai Pura Pura with Chris Berry

Bana Kuma - 2013 at Tangihua Forest Lodge with Chris Berry

Bana Kuma - 2014 Tangihua Forest Lodge with Chris Berry

Bana Kuma - 2015 Palmerston North with Chris Berry

Bana Kuma - 2016 Tangihua Forest Lodge with Chris Berry

Chris Berry Retreat - 2017 Tapu Te Ranga Marae, Wellington

Simon Elwell of African Beats NZ photo credit for Chris Berry Retreat 2017