Aura Tiñosa – Black Vulture Limited Edition Print

Aura Tiñosa – Black Vulture is a tribute to one of the most misunderstood yet powerful birds of the tropics — the black vulture (Coragyps atratus), often seen gliding above the coastal and jungle landscapes of Central America and the Caribbean.

This artwork features two Aura Tiñosa vultures in perfect symmetry, hovering around a radiant ginger flower — a botanical symbol of energy, flow, and regeneration. The piece was inspired by a personal encounter in Costa Rica, where these magnificent birds circled slowly overhead, almost ceremonially, in a lush tropical setting.

Spiritual Symbolism of the Aura Tiñosa:
Transformation & Renewal: Often associated with death and decay, the black vulture is also a symbol of purification, rebirth, and the sacred clearing of what no longer serves. As nature’s essential recycler, it holds space for new beginnings.
Wisdom & Protection: In various Indigenous cultures across Mesoamerica and South America, the Aura Tiñosa is seen as a guardian of thresholds — a quiet observer between worlds, reminding us that endings are also openings.

The Ginger Flower, placed at the center of the piece, reinforces this symbolism: it blooms with heat and vitality, emerging boldly from tropical soil — just as the vulture soars above