Qui a réalisé la fresque LE GUERRIER ?

Elle a été réalisée par l'artiste Bassa, qui a collaboré avec Delano, un guerrier de Yalimapo, pour donner une dimension vivante à l'œuvre.

Que représente LE GUERRIER ?

Elle représente un guerrier autochtone Kalin'a mêlant tradition et modernité : les plumes de la coiffe sont remplacées par des formes anguleuses et il porte un casque de musique en or, référence à la culture moderne.

Où se trouve la fresque LE GUERRIER ?

Elle est située à proximité de l'école Jean Macé, sur la route de Montabo à Cayenne, en Guyane française.

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LE GUERRIER : Un pont entre la tradition et la modernité

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Overview

"LE GUERRIER" (The Warrior) is a work by artist Bassa, located near the École Jean Macé on Route de Montabo in Cayenne, French Guiana. Born from a reflection on Guianese identity, the mural depicts a Kalin'a indigenous warrior — a symbol of strength and resilience.

Why Visit

The work fuses tradition and modernity. Bassa replaced the traditional feathers of the headdress with angular forms and added a golden music helmet, a reference to modern culture and the impact of music on youth. To bring the project to life, the artist collaborated with Delano, a warrior from Yalimapo. The mural conveys the idea that Guianese culture is not frozen in the past but can evolve while remaining true to its roots, and invites us to envision a French Guiana where all cultures coexist.

Getting There

The mural is located near the École maternelle Jean Macé on Route de Montabo in Cayenne, French Guiana. GPS coordinates: 4.9437947, -52.3176811.

Getting there

Location

Cayenne · Guyane

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Frequently asked questions

Who created the LE GUERRIER mural?+

It was created by artist Bassa, who collaborated with Delano, a warrior from Yalimapo, to give the work a living dimension.

What does LE GUERRIER depict?+

It depicts a Kalin'a indigenous warrior blending tradition and modernity: the traditional headdress feathers are replaced by angular forms, and the warrior wears a golden music helmet — a reference to modern culture.

Where is the LE GUERRIER mural located?+

It is situated near the École Jean Macé on Route de Montabo in Cayenne, French Guiana.