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The Kayapo - Mebêngokrê

by Miguel Matias

Brazil

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The kayapo-mebêngokrê are one of the main indigenous ethnicities in Brazil. Festivities are frequently held, and neighbouring villages usually take part.
The kayapo-mebêngokrê are one of the main indigenous ethnicities in Brazil. Festivities are frequently held, and neighbouring villages usually take part.
The bodies of the kayapo-mebêngokrê are always painted to some extent. Traditional body painting has an aesthetic purpose, but it the red paint, which is made from urucum, also works as a mosquito repellent.
The bodies of the kayapo-mebêngokrê are always painted to some extent. Traditional body painting has an aesthetic purpose, but it the red paint, which is made from urucum, also works as a mosquito repellent.
In the kayapo-mebengokrê society, men and women have specific responsibilities and jobs. Here, a group of women waiting.
In the kayapo-mebengokrê society, men and women have specific responsibilities and jobs. Here, a group of women waiting.
A man performs a traditional dance, while a young child stands at the doorstep, unaware of what is happening.
A man performs a traditional dance, while a young child stands at the doorstep, unaware of what is happening.
A kayapo-mebêngokrê boy. The kayapo-mebêngokrê start having kids very early, usually at the age of 15. By the time they are 20, it is normal to have three kids or more.
A kayapo-mebêngokrê boy. The kayapo-mebêngokrê start having kids very early, usually at the age of 15. By the time they are 20, it is normal to have three kids or more.

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