Brazilian Waura Indians Participate in Quarup Ritual

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31 August 2013 08:15 WIB

Waura Indians participate in the fire ritual during this year's 'quarup,' a ritual held over several days to honour in death a person of great importance to them, in Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB

A Waura Indian man paints his face to participate in this year's 'quarup,' a ritual held over several days to honour in death a person of great importance to them, in the Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB

This year the Waura tribe honoured their late cacique (chief) Atamai, who died in 2012, for his work creating the Xingu Park and his important contribution in facilitating communication between white Brazilians and Indians. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB

Waura Indians wrestle during this year's 'quarup,' a ritual held over several days to honour in death a person of great importance to them, in Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB

Waura Indian men wait outside a hut for the start of the ceremonies of this year's 'quarup,' a ritual held over several days to honour in death a person of great importance to them, in Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB

Waura Indian men carry a tree trunk that represents a distinguished person who has recently died, during this year's 'quarup,' a ritual held over several days to honour in death a person of great importance to them, in Xingu National Park, Mato Grosso State. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

28 Agustus 2013 00:00 WIB