Brien Foerster

NON-HUMAN SKULLS IN PERU

Since the age of 11, Brien Foerster’s life has been guided in large part by the many cultures, crafts and art forms that have consistently captured his imagination. It was that interest that inspired him to take up carving and sculpture on Canada’s west coast, and eventually played a role in his move for Hawaii in 1995. Since then, he’s continued to immerse himself in the histories of other regions, and his studies into led to the conception of a book, and his current role as assistant director of the Paracas History Museum in Paracas, Peru. His current projects include an exploration of the ancient history of Hawaii, the mysterious stone monuments of Peru that predate the Inca, and the search for the lost continent of Mu.

BIOGRAPHY

Brien was born in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A. but grew up on the west coast of Canada. At age 11, he became fascinated with the Native art of the Haida native people, and began carving totem poles, and other related art forms, learning from Native teachers. After completing an Honours Bachelor Of Science degree, Brien decided to take up carving and sculpture full time, at the age of 25.

In 1995 he moved to Maui, Hawaii, and was hired as assistant project manager for the building of the 62 foot double hull sailing canoe (ancestor of the modern day catamaran) Mo’okiha O Pi’ilani (Sacred Lizard That Pierces The Heavens) and the restoration of the famous Mo’olele sailing canoe.

There, having learned how to make Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddles from master carver Keola Sequiera, he started an online outrigger paddle business, which flourished internationally.

Peru became his next major area of interest. The study of the Inca culture led to his writing a book, A Brief History of the Incas, and he is now the assistant director of the Paracas History Museum in Paracas, south of Lima. He also assists the municipality of Paracas to improve the number of foreign tourists that visit, and is fundamental in expanding tourism in general.

His current projects include an exploration of the ancient history of Hawaii, the mysterious stone monuments of Peru that predate the Inca, and the search for the lost continent of Mu. This will require combining all that he has learned so far, with trips to New Zealand (Aotearoa), Hawaii, and Easter Island (Rapanui.)

He is the author of eight books, has made four appearances on Ancient Aliens, made numerous radio interviews, and now resides in Peru with his wife.