Kamayurá
The Kamayurá are an indigenous tribe in the Amazonian Basin of Brazil. Their name is also spelled Kamayura and Kamaiurá; it means "a raised platform to keep meat, pots and pans." The Kamayurá language belongs to the Tupi–Guarani family.
Maniwa Kamayurá, traditional Kamayurá architect | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 467 (2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Brazil (Mato Grosso) | |
| Languages | |
| Kamayurá | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion |
The Kamayurá live in the Upper Xingu region along with Kiabi, Yudja and Suya tribes. The ways of life of these four tribes are quite similar despite having different languages. Their villages are situated around Lake Ipavu, which is six kilometres from the Kuluene River. Much like other small indigenous cultures around the globe, the Kamayurá are struggling to adapt to the effects of deforestation and climate change.
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