Ashaninka Indians apply face paint each day


Ashaninka Indians Acre Province Amazon Rainforest Brazil Ashaninka Indians apply face paint each day in a design that reflects their mood Made from the seeds of the Urucum plant the paint has a rich red colour Sometimes they also use fire black for details The men take just as much care of their appearance as the women


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Photo credit: © Mike Goldwater / Alamy / Afripics
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