Samperiníq knows what plants could heal, what amulets could bring you luck and love, and how to read your hand.  His mother gave him away when he was a kid, and he survived the violent period that Colombia went through. Samperiníq belongs to the Wayuu culture, a native american ethnic group that still exists in La Guajira, the Colombian desert.  They are known for the richness of the colors they use in their bags and clothing.