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They are guided by spirits (xapiripë) and the wisdom of their ancestors. This article offers a rare glimpse into their world with insights from eminent shaman Davi Yanomami, known as the Dalai Lama of the Rainforest, and pictures by award-winning photographer Claudia Andujar, recipient of the 2018 Goethe Medal.
The Yanomami people practice ritual endocannibalism, in which they consume the bones of deceased kinsmen. The body is wrapped in leaves and placed in the forest some distance from the shabono; then after insects have consumed the soft tissue (usually about 30 to 45 days), the bones are collected and cremated .
31 mai 2024 · Rituals hold immense significance in Yanomami culture, serving as a means to connect with the spirit world, mark important life stages, and foster social cohesion. These ceremonies often involve chanting, dancing, and the use of sacred objects.
21 sept. 2021 · The Yanomami, an ancient semi-nomadic people now settled between Venezuela and Brazil, tell us about their background, their beliefs, and their daily life.
17 août 2016 · Common Yanomami rituals. Endocannibalism, a burial ritual, calls for a dead person’s body to be covered in leaves and kept in the forest for about 35 to 40 days. After the insects have consumed the soft tissues, the bones are stored by the men in gourds. After one year, in another ceremony called reahu, they savor the ashes in the form of a soup.
19 mars 2023 · The Yanomami people are primarily found in the Amazon rainforest, which spans across Brazil and Venezuela. The Yanomami have a rich culture that includes intricate body paintings, shamanic rituals, and storytelling. They also place a strong emphasis on communal living and sharing resources.
Yanomami, South American Indians, speakers of a Xiriana language, who live in the remote forest of the Orinoco River basin in southern Venezuela and the northernmost reaches of the Amazon River basin in northern Brazil. They practice slash-and-burn agriculture and live in small semipermanent villages.
