"Over the past several years, photographer Maria Haas has been researching and

documenting primarily matriarchal societies. In her photography book MATRIARCHS, she

has captured the beauty and charisma of the most diverse matriarchs. She takes her readers

along on a trip to cultures where women occupy a unique position in society. Maria

approaches these women very sensitively and peacefully, thus succeeding in creating

wonderful portraits that document the whole environment and the fascination these foreign

societies have to offer. Allow these images to have an impact on you, because these

powerful women point to ways of life that are very beneficial to the world."