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Kayapó of the Xingu, Brazil

File number: brlb0095

© South American Pictures/ Claire Leimbach

Brazil. The Kayapó (also known as the Xikrin and Txhukahamai) of the Xingu, Para state. Body painting with blue/black genipa dye and red urucu (annatto, achiote) paste, part of initiation rights.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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