In the age of asphalt, concrete and computer technologywe think little about the fact that there are whole civilizations developing parallel to ours. They have no idea about such things as the economic crisis, but are familiar with the effects of floods or droughts. They do not know how to use calendars, but at the same time they know about the stars and the phases of the moon.
The wild tribes of the Amazon, namely, and about themspeech, gradually disappearing under the pressure of civilization, but by some miracle they managed to preserve the original culture. And the most amazing thing is that many small Indian groups have absolutely unique traditions, not similar to those that their nearest neighbors have.
Tribes of Amazonia: small nations with a rich past
Today in the Amazon Delta is officiallyregistered the presence of several dozen small wild tribes that live in isolation from each other in the most remote corners of the jungle.
The life of the Amazon tribes scientists began to study notso long ago, however, it is already clear that the number of such groups is rapidly declining. For example, the Cinta Larga tribe 100 years ago had more than 5,000 members, but today their number hardly reaches 1,500 people.
Another group of Amazonians is known inall over the world like bora-bora. The history of this tribe also goes back to the depths of centuries. Despite the constant interaction with the civilized world in the face of tourists and scientists, its members continue to strictly observe their traditions and customs.
It is worth noting that almost all tribes onThe Amazon River, including bora-bora, is happy to welcome “white” guests. However, few Aboriginal people are attracted to life in cities, preferring thick jungle bushes and endless freedom from the prejudices that are characteristic of modern man.
Daily life in the tribe, Aboriginal classes
The wild tribes of the Amazon and Africa are very similar inlifestyle in that their daily activities are based on meeting basic human needs: nutrition and procreation. The main occupation of women in them is the gathering, making garments, household utensils and care for the younger generation. Men, on the other hand, are mainly engaged in hunting, fishing, and the manufacture of simple labor tools and weapons.
The wild tribes of the Amazon, despite theirisolation from each other, have a lot in common. For example, many people use bows and blowguns with poisoned arrows on the hunt. In this case, one tribe uses only one type of weapon. In addition, many Aboriginal groups who have never met each other make pottery of the same form, beads, and clothing. Leisure in the tribes of the Amazon never passes aimlessly. Even ordinary dances carry a special ritual meaning.
Customs, beliefs and traditions of the wild tribes of the Amazon
Since the moment scientists established contact withsome tribes on the shores of the Amazon have made attempts to understand the essence of their faith and to find something in common between the beliefs of the tribes. Then it was found out that wild tribes of the Amazon began to believe in monotheism with great difficulty, and more often perceive information about Jesus, for example, as a beautiful fairy tale. They understand the world of spirits, good or evil - it does not matter. Literally every creature and plant they have identified with some kind of deity, affecting their existence.
Each tribe has its own unique customs:some with the advent of a new period in their lives (puberty, starting a family, giving birth to a child, etc.) change their names, others do not even take up daily work without the “blessing” of the tribal shaman, and still others eat their own kind. Of course, the phenomenon of cannibalism is very rare today, as many of the wild tribes of the Amazon have abandoned it. To date, there is only one tribe of cannibals, which still raids small villages of the aborigines - Korubo.
Amazonian woman: what is beauty?
Красота в понятии Амазонских индейцев - это not at all what most civilized people imagine. Virtually every tribe has its own distinctive features, which are especially visible in women. Painting on the body with colored clay is widespread throughout. The color of the villagers depends on the deposits of which of them are in close proximity to the place of residence of the tribe. Some Aborigines paint their bodies with white stripes and curlicues, while others prefer to decorate their bodies with black, red or yellow patterns.
Sometimes the "beauty" of the aboriginal can cause shock,since in the representation of a particular tribe it consists in an excessively long neck or an earthen plate inserted into the cut of the lower lip. In a civilized society, relief tattoos, piercing, full or partial shaving of hair on the head, and smearing of hair woven into braids with clay are considered to be slightly more acceptable.
Communion of tribes with the outside world
Despite the recent isolation and lack ofcontacts with the outside world, the indigenous tribes of the Amazon in most cases willingly go to contact with tourists. Sometimes it becomes the only way for them to survive, as photos, attendance at a ceremony or consultation with a shaman are well paid.
