Houston Museum of Natural Science
Guardians of the Forest
A young man sits on top of the rock that gives its name to the village: Kendjam, which in Mebengokre language means “standing rock.” As he surveys his people’s rainforest home, he can look for hundreds of miles, 360 degrees around him and see nothing but Kayapó land.
Guardians of the Forest images were provided by Cristina Mittermeier.
Spirits and Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon is now open at HMNS through February 28, 2010.
Today, the Amazon is one of the world's most diversified regions, encompassing the rainforests of northeastern South America and the vibrant cultures of approximately 200 Indian tribes. Invisible to modern society, some of these are the last people of the new world who retain their pre-conquest culture. As they become more well-known, their recognition as great artisans of feather ornaments grows. Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon celebrates ceremonies and rituals of passage unique to these indigenous people.
Guardians of the Forest
A young man sits on top of the rock that gives its name to the village: Kendjam, which in Mebengokre language means “standing rock.” As he surveys his people’s rainforest home, he can look for hundreds of miles, 360 degrees around him and see nothing but Kayapó land.
Guardians of the Forest images were provided by Cristina Mittermeier.
Spirits and Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon is now open at HMNS through February 28, 2010.
Today, the Amazon is one of the world's most diversified regions, encompassing the rainforests of northeastern South America and the vibrant cultures of approximately 200 Indian tribes. Invisible to modern society, some of these are the last people of the new world who retain their pre-conquest culture. As they become more well-known, their recognition as great artisans of feather ornaments grows. Spirits & Headhunters: Vanishing Worlds of the Amazon celebrates ceremonies and rituals of passage unique to these indigenous people.