1. the kayapo
Through a child's life it's hair is cut, it's body is painted, and it receives lip and ear piercings to represent different stages of its life. ... Around the age of eight in a girl's life it is her role to learn the elaborate art of body painting followed by other womanly tasks needed for adulthood. ... A boy is also at this stage allowed to grow his hair symbolizing strength and sexual power. ... This stage in a girl's life symbolizes their readiness for childbirth and availability as a mate. ... The black known to the Kayapo as tuk holds the meaning death or d...
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- Grade Level: High School