Mãe da Mata | Living Myths | Framed Print

Mãe da Mata is a framed art print inspired by the “Mother of the Forest”, a guardian figure of the Brazilian forest. Part of the Living Myths, Brazilian Folklore Collection by Mari Salmonson.

The Legend of Mãe da Mata

Mãe da Mata is connected to the Brazilian forest and the idea of nature as a living presence worthy of respect.

Stories of forest guardians take different forms across Brazil, shaped by Indigenous traditions, regional storytelling, and generations of oral history. Mãe da Mata embodies the forest as something more than a landscape: a powerful presence that protects its animals, plants, and natural balance.

The Artwork

In this illustration, Mari Salmonson explores the relationship between the feminine and the natural world, imagining the guardian not as separate from the forest, but as part of it. Printed on high-quality matte paper and framed for a clean, finished presentation.

Product Details

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US
• Available sizes: 12″ × 18″ and 18″ × 24″
• Frame colors: Black or White

Made to Order

This framed print is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes a little longer to arrive. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.