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Man and woman of the Aymore or Botocudo people, Brazil
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Man and woman of the Aymore or Botocudo people, Brazil
Man and woman of the Aymore or Botocudo people, Brazil. The man with the distinctive plugs (botocudo) in his ears may be Manuel, who was exhibited in Paris in 1844. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Verner from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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This handcolored engraving depicts a man and woman of the Aymore or Botocudo people, indigenous tribes native to the Amazon Basin in Brazil. The man is prominently featured, his body adorned with intricate tattoos and the distinctive plugs (botocudo) in his ears, which were a hallmark of the Botocudo people. These plugs were made from bones, shells, or ivory and were often worn in pairs, one in each ear lobe. The woman, dressed in a simple loincloth, holds a basket on her head, a common practice among many indigenous Amazonian tribes for carrying heavy loads. Her hair is styled in long, braided locks, adorned with feathers and beads. This image is based on an illustration by Verner, published in Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849. The engraving was produced by Fournier. The man depicted in the image may be Manuel, a Botocudo man who was exhibited in Paris in 1844, adding to the ethnographic interest of this image. The Aymore and Botocudo peoples are part of the larger Amazonian cultural complex, a diverse group of indigenous peoples with distinct languages, traditions, and ways of life. The study of these peoples and their cultures has long been of interest to anthropologists, ethnographers, and natural historians, providing valuable insights into the rich and complex history of the Amazon region and its indigenous inhabitants.
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