When a big chief dies on the Xingu indigenous reservation, its tribes gather for a unique funeral ritual called the Kuarup. Wearing body paint and bird feathers, they join in ceremonial dances, combat ...

Bouncing along the river, the murky waters of the Amazon River tributary extended in each direction. In the distance, a line of vibrant green trees looked out over the waters, teeming with wildlife, ...

APIWTXA VILLAGE, Brazil (AP) — It was just before dawn when the Ashaninka people, wearing long, tunic-like dresses, began singing traditional songs while playing drums and other instruments. The music ...

In today’s world, where satellites can track virtually all areas on Earth’s surface, it sounds unlikely that there are populations that have managed to remain completely away from the influence of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Wider Image: Rare access captures dances and feasts of Amazonian chief's funeral ritual ...