Jivaro

South Americahorticulturalists
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The Jivaro are a horticultural people living in the heavily forested foothills of the Andes in Peru and Ecuador. A successful rebellion against the Spanish in 1599 preserved their autonomy until the late 19th century. Four main groups include the Shuar, Huambisa, Aguaruna, and Achuara.

Identifier
Region
  • South America
Subregion
  • Amazon and Orinoco
Subsistence Type
  • horticulturalists
Samples
Countries
  • Ecuador
  • Peru
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