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Tucano people
The Tucano are a group of indigenous South Americans living in the northwestern Amazon, along the Vaupes river and the surrounding area. They are present in both Colombia and Brazil, although most live on the Colombian side of the border. They are usually described as being made up of many separate tribes, although the appellation is somewhat problematic due to the complex social and linguistic structure of the region.
Descent Groups
The Tukano practice exogamy. Members of a linguistic descent group marry outside their own linguistic descent group. As a result, it is normal for Tucano people to speak two, ...
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