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On the Botocudosarticle 1884 • Keane, A. H. (Augustus Henry)
Botocudo • South America > Eastern South America
This highly prejudicial account covers the more sensational cultural practices of the Botocudo, such as a relatively extensive description of lip plugs. Nevertheless, it provides an adequate treatment of their language, and religious beliefs and prac...