The Yanomami, a Long Isolated Ethnic Group

The Yanomami, an ethnic group found in Brazil, has contributed much to anthropology. This unique tribe was long isolated and has unique characteristics, including a type of cannibalism practiced after death. They also pierce their bodies with sticks, use body paint, and celebrate the scars of its warriors as signs of bravery.

• 2018-04-09T23:04:35+00:00
• Duration: 05:00

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idioma EN, Producto KNOWMORE, Categoria Culture, Subcategoria Civilizations, Yanomami, ethnic group, Amazon, Venezuela, Brazil, isolation, bodies, decoration, painting, mystic, practices, tradition, belief, cannibalism, family nucleus, deceased, ashes, bones, vital energy, KM_01026_EN