Indigenous Bracelet • WAIMIRI ATROARI people (from Brazil)

Indigenous Bracelet • WAIMIRI ATROARI People (Brazil)

The Waryma Kaha bracelet, handcrafted from arumã fiber by Waimiri Atroari artisans, is traditionally worn to protect the wrist from the impact of the bowstring and also as a form of body adornment. The forest provides this people with the essential materials for creating their artifacts — straw, seeds, vines, resins, leaves, and feathers — reflecting their deep knowledge of the sustainable use of each natural resource.

This is a handcrafted product. The item you receive may not be identical to the one shown in the photo.

People: Waimiry Atroari (Waryma Kaha)
Origin: Amazonas (AM) / Roraima (RR)
Raw materials: Arumã fiber

• About the Waimiri Atroari people

The Waimiri Atroari, who call themselves Kinja, have long been known as a warrior people who faced many battles against invaders of their territory. The Waimiri Atroari nearly disappeared during the construction of the BR-174 highway (Manaus–Boa Vista). The impact on their lands was further intensified by the installation of a mining operation and the flooding of part of their territory due to the construction of a hydroelectric dam. Yet the Waimiri Atroari—true warriors—resisted these pressures and succeeded in demarcating their lands, ensuring the growth of their people and the strength of their culture.

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