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An
important characteristic of the cultures of the
region is a ritual complex involving the use of
sacred flutes and trumpets, associated with a mythology
the central themes of which include initiation,
the ancestors, warfare and the seasonal cycles.
By means of the powers of the shamans, hallucinogenic
substances and contact with the musical instruments,
the participants in these |
cerimonies reunite with the mythical past and social
structure gains greater visibility.
Thus, despite the many local variations, there
are several ritual structures that are shared by the
Tukano, Arawak, and Maku peoples which integrate the
culture area of the Northwest Amazon. To know more
about the religious rituals and practices of shamanism
among these groups, see the entries for the Ethnic Groups
of the Uaupés, Ethnic
Groups of the Içana and Maku
Ethnic Groups.
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