Life & Culture in Ancient Amazonia

Flying shamans, penis sheaths, and animal worship

By University of Exeter

Life And Culture In Ancient AmazoniaUniversity of Exeter

Amazonian art in its origin

Life And Culture In Ancient AmazoniaUniversity of Exeter

Dancing rituals?

Life And Culture In Ancient AmazoniaUniversity of Exeter

Flying shamans?

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Clothing, fabric and nets?

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Large tapirs?

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How did they reach those heights?

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Professor Jose Iriarte, University of Exeter
Professor Gaspar Morcote-Rios, National University of Colombia
Duvan Vera, ICANH Heritage Ranger of Cerro Azul

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