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Kayapó of the Xingu, Brazil

File number: brlb0105

© South American Pictures/Claire Leimbach

Brazil. The Kayapó (also known as the Xikrin and Txhukahamai) of the Xingu, Para state. Chiefs, led by Raoni in his blue macaw feathered headdress, lead their women. Their bodies are painted with the blue/black genipa dye and red urucu (annatto, achiote) paste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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