Makú

The Makú people live between the Rio Negro and the Japurá River. These people are classified into two groups. The “tame” Makús are in contact with Brazil and European settlements. The “howling monkey” Makú are isolated and believed to be the last of the ancient tribes in Amazonia. They are great hunters and warriors, using, six-foot blowgun, bows and arrows, war clubs, and stone axes. These people have been able to preserve their culture despite all of the exploration in the region.

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