The Shuar, Ecuador
EPSULA Team
The Shuar, Ecuador
__________________________________________________________
General Information Source: EPSULA, USC Name: Shuar Ethonym: The meaning of "Shuar" refers to „men“ or „human beings“ Lingistic group: Jivaro
Approx. number:
110 000 (in 2023)
Localization: eastern Ecuadorian provinces of Napo, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, Zamora Chinchipe and Sucumbios and in the north-eastern part of Peru
Photo: EPSULA, UDA, 2023
Map: EPSULA, USC, 2023
Society As with other Amazonian peoples, social bounds in Shuar communities are determined by family ties. Traditional elliptical dwellings called "jea" were usually built with use of natural materials near a river. In many communities, they now serve as schools or museums, as well as meeting places. Shuar clothing is very elaborate: men wear an Itipñañ (blanket), Esantim (pendants) made from seeds collected from the forest, and a Nunkutai (necklace). In addition, depending on their social status, they wear a crown made from toucan feathers. The crown has great symbolic value, as it represents power, wisdom, loyalty and trust. The traditional Shuar dress for women is simple and monochromatic. Women also wear necklaces, bracelets and anklets with coloured beads and feathers.
EPSULA recomienda ver Entrevista con Tomás Unkuch LINKS to other videos from the same region inhabited by Shuar communities
FOTO: EPSULA, UDA, 2023
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The Shuar, Ecuador
EPSULA Team
The Shuar, Ecuador
__________________________________________________________
General Information Source: EPSULA, USC Name: Shuar Ethonym: The meaning of "Shuar" refers to „men“ or „human beings“ Lingistic group: Jivaro Approx. number: 110 000 (in 2023)
Localization: eastern Ecuadorian provinces of Napo, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, Zamora Chinchipe and Sucumbios and in the north-eastern part of Peru
Photo: EPSULA, UDA, 2023
Map: EPSULA, USC, 2023
Society As with other Amazonian peoples, social bounds in Shuar communities are determined by family ties. Traditional elliptical dwellings called "jea" were usually built with use of natural materials near a river. In many communities, they now serve as schools or museums, as well as meeting places. Shuar clothing is very elaborate: men wear an Itipñañ (blanket), Esantim (pendants) made from seeds collected from the forest, and a Nunkutai (necklace). In addition, depending on their social status, they wear a crown made from toucan feathers. The crown has great symbolic value, as it represents power, wisdom, loyalty and trust. The traditional Shuar dress for women is simple and monochromatic. Women also wear necklaces, bracelets and anklets with coloured beads and feathers.
EPSULA recomienda ver Entrevista con Tomás Unkuch LINKS to other videos from the same region inhabited by Shuar communities
FOTO: EPSULA, UDA, 2023